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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 07, 2019, 17:32:05 IST
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Live updates: Sushma Swaraj cremated with state honours

Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj passed away late Tuesday at AIIMS. She was 67. Stay here for all live updates
11:46 (IST) Aug 07

Could not believe that she would leave us so soon, still can't. It's a huge loss for the entire country. She always helped people. Whether it was Hamid Ansari, Sarabjit, Geeta or Jadhav, she helped all. May her soul rest in peace.

Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur

11:34 (IST) Aug 07
Chief minister of Karnataka, BS Yediyurappa paid last respects to former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, at her residence in Delhi, today.
11:32 (IST) Aug 07
Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and members of the House pay tribute to former EAM Sushma Swaraj. M Venkaiah Naidu says, "In her untimely demise, the nation has lost an able administrator, an effective parliamentarian and a true voice of people."
Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and members of the House pay tribute to former EAM Sushma Swaraj. M Venkaiah Naidu says, "In her untimely demise, the nation has lost an able administrator, an effective parliamentarian and a true voice of people."
11:12 (IST) Aug 07
Rahul Gandhi pays last respects to Sushma Swaraj
11:06 (IST) Aug 07
Swaraj was extraordinary woman, leader: UNGA President
UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa has expressed condolences at the demise of India's former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as an "extraordinary" woman and leader who devoted her life to public service.
11:04 (IST) Aug 07

Express grief over the sudden demise of former Union minister & veteran political leader Sushma Swaraj. It's difficult to fill the space left by her. I pray for peace to departed soul & strength to the bereaved family in their hour of grief.

Jammu & Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik

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11:01 (IST) Aug 07

True tribute to Swaraj would be BJP workers dedicating themselves towards women upliftment: Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said as a BJP worker, a true tribute to former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj would be by devoting one's life to the cause of women upliftment. Referring to Swaraj as "didi" (elder sister), Irani expressed her shock at the untimely death of the former Delhi chief minister. She remembered how Swaraj had asked her daughter, Bansuri, to pick a restaurant for the three of them to go out on lunch.
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10:58 (IST) Aug 07
Haryana declares 2-day state mourning for Swaraj
The Haryana government on Wednesday declared a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect for senior BJP leader and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. "The state government has decided to observe a two-day state mourning as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary," an order issued by chief secretary's office said. The national flag will fly at half-mast on Wednesday and Thursday in the state on all buildings where it is flown regularly, the order said. Swaraj belonged to Haryana.
10:54 (IST) Aug 07
Israeli ambassador pays last respects to Sushma Swaraj
I convey my condolences on behalf of people & the state of Israel. It is a great loss. She was a great friend of Israel. She played a big role in the remarkable progress in Israel-India relationship, said Israeli Ambassador to India Ron Malka on the demise of former EAM Sushma Swaraj.
10:46 (IST) Aug 07
Union home minister Amit Shah pays last respects to Sushma Swaraj.
10:45 (IST) Aug 07
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi pays last respects to former EAM and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj.
10:43 (IST) Aug 07
With a feeling of deep sorrow, we came to know about premature passing away of Sushma Swaraj. Please accept my deepest condolences on this irreparable loss of your predecessor, India's outstanding politician and diplomat: Nikolay R Kudashev, Russian Ambassador to India
10:42 (IST) Aug 07

Extremely shocked to hear the passing of Smt Sushma Swaraj. The country has lost a much loved leader who epitomised dignity, courage & integrity in public life. Ever willing to help others, she will always be remembered for her service to the people of India.

President Ram Nath Kovind via twitter@rashtrapatibhvn

10:34 (IST) Aug 07
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh pays last respects to former EAM and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj.
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh pays last respects to former EAM and BJP leader Sushma Swaraj.
10:30 (IST) Aug 07
An artist from Uttar Pradesh making a charcoal portrait of Sushma Swaraj
10:17 (IST) Aug 07
Senior BJP leader LK Advani pays tributes to former EAM Sushma Swaraj at her residence.
09:57 (IST) Aug 07
PM Modi pays last respects to Sushma Swaraj, at her residence in Delhi.
09:48 (IST) Aug 07
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, in Delhi.
Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu pays last respects to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, in Delhi.
09:47 (IST) Aug 07
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia pay last respects to Sushma Swaraj, at her residence in Delhi.
09:44 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj's body to be kept at BJP HQ
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