Sushma Swaraj Passes Away: Sudden Demise Shocks everyone

In a shocking turn of events, Former Foreign Minister and  Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj has left for heavenly abode. A few minutes ago, passed away at the AIIMS hospital.

Reportedly, the BJP veteran suffered a massive heart attack after which she was rushed to the AIIMS hospital, Delhi, where she was declared dead. She was 67.

This news has shocked the whole nation as a few hours back, late in the evening today, at around 7:30 pm she posted a message thanking the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi about the government’s move on Kashmir stating that she was waiting for this day in her lifetime.

Check out her Tweet here:

Sushma Swaraj had been loved and adored by many. She was a woman who always went out of her way and helped everyone. She was the most prominent woman face of the Bharatiya Janata Party. However, she did not contest the recently held Lok Sabha elections in which the party won with a massive majority. Last November, she had announced she would not contest the general elections.

Swaraj was perhaps the most 'millennial' minister the Indian government has ever had. From being tagged the 'supermom' of India by Washington Post to becoming one of the most-followed politicians on Twitter, the late external affairs minister had truly struck a chord with young and old alike with her round-the-clock social media presence, eagerness to help, and ready wit on social media.

We pray for her departed soul to rest in peace.

Bollywood celebrities, cricketers, many ministers including our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, etc. expressed shock and extended their heartfelt condolences. Here's what they have to say:

"Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt lengthy message for her which reads:

A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. India grieves the demise of a remarkable leader who devoted her life to public service and bettering lives of the poor. Sushma Swaraj Ji was one of her kind, who was a source of inspiration for crores of people.

Sushma Ji was a prolific orator and outstanding Parliamentarian. She was admired and revered across party lines.

She was uncompromising when it came to matters of ideology and interests of the BJP, whose growth she immensely contributed to.

An excellent administrator, Sushma Ji set high standards in every Ministry she handled. She played a key role in bettering India’s ties with various nations. As a Minister we also saw her compassionate side, helping fellow Indians who were in distress in any part of the world.

I can’t forget the manner in which Sushma Ji worked tirelessly as EAM in the last 5 years. Even when her health was not good, she would do everything possible to do justice to her work and remain up to date with matters of her Ministry. The spirit and commitment was unparalleled.

Sushma Ji’s demise is a personal loss. She will be remembered fondly for everything that she’s done for India. My thoughts are with her family, supporters and admirers in this very unfortunate hour. Om Shanti."