Government renames two prominent Ministry of External Affairs institutes after Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary
4 years, 10 months ago

Government renames two prominent Ministry of External Affairs institutes after Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary

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The Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, a cultural centre reflecting India’s connect with its diaspora, was Thursday renamed Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in honour of the late external affairs minister known for her empathy in reaching out to distressed Indians globally The Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, a cultural centre reflecting India’s connect with its diaspora, was Thursday renamed Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in honour of the late external affairs minister known for her empathy in reaching out to distressed Indians globally. The illustrious leader who brought rare empathy and a human approach to India’s diplomacy as external affairs minister in the previous Narendra Modi government died on August 6 last year following a massive cardiac arrest. “The announcement is being made on the eve of her birth anniversary falling on February 14 in honour of the legacy and decades of public service of the former external affairs minister,” it said. As External Affairs minister, Swaraj brought a sense of assertiveness in India’s diplomacy besides engaging the diaspora, a central focus of the country’s foreign policy priorities.

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S Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Her Birth Anniversary
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S Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Her Birth Anniversary

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday fondly remembered his predecessor Sushma Swaraj on her 69th birth anniversary and said she is “deeply missed” always. Jaishankar had served as India’s foreign secretary for around three years when Sushma Swaraj was the external affairs minister in the previous NDA government. Swaraj, who brought a rare empathy and a human approach to …

'Always an Inspiration': Leaders Remember Sushma Swaraj on Her First Death Anniversary
4 years, 5 months ago

'Always an Inspiration': Leaders Remember Sushma Swaraj on Her First Death Anniversary

News 18  

Rich tributes poured in on Thursday for former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on her first death anniversary, with political leaders remembering her powerful oratory, compassion and rich contribution to India's diplomacy. As external affairs minister in the previous Modi government, Swaraj brought a rare empathy and a human approach in helping out the Indian diaspora in distress with her …

Sushma Swaraj passes away: Here's how Indian dailies paid tribute to former external affairs minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj passes away: Here's how Indian dailies paid tribute to former external affairs minister

Firstpost  

BJP leader and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Tuesday. She brought the exalted foreign minister down to the average Indian, particularly one in distress or in need, stranded in a foreign land.” SUSHMA SWARAJ TO BE CREMATED AT 3 PM TODAY: FOLLOW LATEST UPDATES The Indian Express The Indian Express ran …

Indian diaspora condoles Swaraj’s demise, remembers her as a ’caring’ minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Indian diaspora condoles Swaraj’s demise, remembers her as a ’caring’ minister

Live Mint  

Houston: The Indian diaspora condoled the demise of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and remembered her as a "caring" and "remarkable" leader. One of the most prolific politicians of India, who brought a rare empathy and a human approach to the nation's diplomacy, Swaraj's sudden demise triggered a wave of shock and grief among Indians living in Houston, who …

Remembering Sushma Swaraj: First full-time female foreign minister to Twitter’s favorite
5 years, 5 months ago

Remembering Sushma Swaraj: First full-time female foreign minister to Twitter’s favorite

Live Mint  

Feisty, warm, and acceptable to all across political spectrum are some of the ways people say they would remember former Indian external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj as. Sushma Swaraj joined politics at a time when few women were part of India’s political scene, taking part in the anti-Emergency movement launched by Jayaprakash Narayan against the then prime minister Indira Gandhi. …

Sushma Swaraj — A powerful orator, people’s minister, politician of many firsts
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj — A powerful orator, people’s minister, politician of many firsts

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A powerful orator, an easily-accessible external affairs minister and a politician of many firsts, Sushma Swaraj was a loyal BJP soldier who was always ready to face a challenge. Several path-breaking measures such as the passport infrastructure expansion and enhanced engagement with the East were the highlights of her tenure as the external affairs minister. Swaraj had many …

Sushma Swaraj, former external affairs minister, passes away at 67
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj, former external affairs minister, passes away at 67

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest, senior health ministry officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sadness at the death of the foreign minister in his first term said her death is a "personal loss". Defence minister Rajnath singh in a Twitter post said Swaraj had risen “ through …

'Proud to follow in footsteps of Sushma Swaraj': S Jaishankar's first tweet as external affairs minister
5 years, 7 months ago

'Proud to follow in footsteps of Sushma Swaraj': S Jaishankar's first tweet as external affairs minister

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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his first official Twitter post, on Saturday said he was “proud to follow on the footsteps” of his predecessor Sushma Swaraj. Jaishankar served as foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018 and both he and Swaraj, the external affairs minister in the previous government, were credited for bringing vibrancy in India’s …

Proud to follow in Sushma Swaraj’s footsteps, says Jaishankar in 1st tweet
5 years, 7 months ago

Proud to follow in Sushma Swaraj’s footsteps, says Jaishankar in 1st tweet

Hindustan Times  

New External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday assumed charge and said he was proud to follow in the footsteps of Sushma Swaraj, who has been seen as one of the most approachable ministers at the MEA’s helm. Jaishankar has previously served as Foreign Secretary from 2015-2018 and was appointed as Minister of External Affairs in the newly formed BJP-led …

Sushma Swaraj removes Minister of External Affairs from Twitter bio
5 years, 7 months ago

Sushma Swaraj removes Minister of External Affairs from Twitter bio

India TV News  

Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj edited her Twitter bio to remove her designation within an hour after swearing-in ceremony ended on Thursday. Sushma Swaraj did not take oath on Thursday even as PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and 54 others were sworn-in to be part of Modi government 2.0 Even as there is a possibility of cabinet expansion in …

Sushma Swaraj loses ministerial berth but leaves mark as External Affairs Minister
5 years, 7 months ago

Sushma Swaraj loses ministerial berth but leaves mark as External Affairs Minister

India TV News  

Sushma Swaraj may not be part of the Modi government this time, but she leaves a legacy of an easily-accessible External Affairs Minister who helped the diaspora in distress by her revolutionary social media outreach. From being the youngest cabinet minister in the Haryana government to becoming the first woman Delhi chief minister, Swaraj has been a politician with many …

Sushma Swaraj: EAM who reached out to diaspora in distress | What you need to know
5 years, 7 months ago

Sushma Swaraj: EAM who reached out to diaspora in distress | What you need to know

India Today  

Sushma Swaraj may not be part of the Narendra Modi government this time, but she leaves a legacy of an easily-accessible External Affairs Minister who helped the diaspora in distress by her revolutionary social media outreach. From being the youngest cabinet minister in the Haryana government to becoming the first woman Delhi chief minister, Sushma Swaraj has been a politician …

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