Pakistan's interim Law Minister Syed Ali Zafar meets Sushma Swaraj, condoles Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise
6 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan's interim Law Minister Syed Ali Zafar meets Sushma Swaraj, condoles Atal Bihari Vajpayee's demise

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met with dignitaries from Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh who condoled the demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee New Delhi: Pakistan’s interim Minister for Law and Information Syed Ali Zafar on Friday met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and extended Pakistan’s condolence on the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Pakistan’s caretaker Minister of Law and Justice, Syed Ali Zafar expressed condolences to EAM @SushmaSwaraj on sad demise of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee,” MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Twitter. EAM @SushmaSwaraj met with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali and leaders recalled contribution of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in consolidating friendship,” he tweeted. EAM @SushmaSwaraj met with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali and leaders recalled contribution of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in consolidating friendship. EAM @SushmaSwaraj met with Acting Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Lakshman Kiriella and leaders recalled contribution of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in ensuring stability in Sri Lanka.

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'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 …

When Arun Jaitley expressed condolence after Sushma's demise
5 years, 4 months ago

When Arun Jaitley expressed condolence after Sushma's demise

India TV News  

As tributes poured in for former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who died at AIIMS on Saturday after a prolonged illness, his tweet condoling Sushma Swaraj's death on August 7 has assumed new significance. A long-standing cabinet colleague and a fellow member of the BJP Parliamentary Board, Sushma Swaraj's sudden death left Jaitley stunned. Unlike many, they comfortably fitted in Modi's …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial
5 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee first death anniversary: PM Modi, Shah pay tribute to BJP stalwart at Sadaiv Atal memorial

India TV News  

BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away on this day in the year 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers and several top BJP leaders on Friday paid their tributes at 'Sadaiv Atal', the memorial of the former prime minister in New Delhi. Vajpayee, who joined the Rastriya Swamsevak Sangha in 1947 …

Sushma Swaraj death: Ex-foreign minister cremated in Delhi with full State honours; Modi, Advani, Amit Shah, Rajnath bid emotional farewell
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj death: Ex-foreign minister cremated in Delhi with full State honours; Modi, Advani, Amit Shah, Rajnath bid emotional farewell

Firstpost  

Sushma Swaraj’s daughter Bansuri performed the last rites at Lodhi crematorium, where the mortal remains of the former Union minister were brought from the BJP headquarters Former external affairs minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj was cremated with State honours on Wednesday in Delhi as top NDA leaders bid her farewell. Swaraj’s daughter Bansuri performed the last rites at …

Sushma Swaraj's compassion for those in need won her respect: Rahul Gandhi
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj's compassion for those in need won her respect: Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Outgoing Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the passing away of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, saying her responsiveness and compassion for people in need won her the respect of people around the world. In a letter to Sushma Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal, Rahul Gandhi said, "I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of your wife, Sushma …

A people’s minister, Sushma will be remembered by friends, foes alike
5 years, 5 months ago

A people’s minister, Sushma will be remembered by friends, foes alike

Live Mint  

Feisty, warm, acceptable to all across the political spectrum and a people’s minister are some of the ways former Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj is expected to be remembered. That she made an impression on friend and foe alike was evident from a Twitter post by Pakistan’s science and technology minister Fawad Hussain: “Government of Pakistan Condolences to the family …

India bids farewell to Sushma Swaraj -- one of its finest leaders in decades
5 years, 5 months ago

India bids farewell to Sushma Swaraj -- one of its finest leaders in decades

Live Mint  

The nation on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to Sushma Swaraj, one of its most outstanding politicians, as her mortal remains were cremated with full state honours in the presence of top political leaders and hundreds of her grieving admirers. Sushma Swaraj set standards for clean politics, says Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday expressed deep …

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 passes away: Modi, Advani, Amit Shah, Smriti Irani offer condolences; last rites to be held at Lodhi crematorium
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj passes away: Modi, Advani, Amit Shah, Smriti Irani offer condolences; last rites to be held at Lodhi crematorium

Firstpost  

Former External Affairs minister and veteran BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passed away in Delhi on Tuesday night due to a cardiac arrest. Delhi govt will observe two days state mourning as a mark of respect in the memory of former Chief Minister & senior leader respected Sushma Swaraj ji — Manish Sisodia August 7, 2019 Defence Minister Rajnath termed her …

Sushma Swaraj passes away; top leaders mourn, Rajya Sabha pays tribute
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj passes away; top leaders mourn, Rajya Sabha pays tribute

India TV News  

Former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away late Tuesday at Delhi's AIIMS after she had suffered a massive cardiac arrest. A host of Union ministers and other senior party leaders visited AIIMS and met the bereaved family of the former external affairs minister. Among those who visited Sushma Swaraj at the hospital were Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala …

AAP, Congress mourn Sushma Swaraj's demise
5 years, 5 months ago

AAP, Congress mourn Sushma Swaraj's demise

India TV News  

Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Delhi Congress have mourned the death of Delhi's first woman Chief Minister and former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj. The Delhi Congress said it was saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj. In a statement, Delhi Congress spokesperson Jitender Kochar called the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader "a star of the Indian …

Mamata Banerjee condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise
5 years, 5 months ago

Mamata Banerjee condoles Sushma Swaraj's demise

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her grief and shock over the sudden demise of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday night. Banerjee described Swaraj as an outstanding politician, a good human being with whom she had shared "many cordial times in the Parliament" though they differed in their ideology. Sushma Swaraj, 67, passed away at All …

Sushma Swaraj no more: Former EAM had made her mark with administrative skills; demise leaves major void in politics
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj no more: Former EAM had made her mark with administrative skills; demise leaves major void in politics

Firstpost  

Sushma Swaraj’s last prominent public appearance was on 30 May, 2019, when the second Narendra Modi-led government was sworn in. Swaraj’s demise leaves a major void in Indian politics, and she was known for her oratory and administrative skills. Swaraj’s last prominent public appearance was on 30 May, 2019, when the second Narendra Modi-led government was sworn in. People’s minister …

BJP leaders condole death of Sushma Swaraj, remember her as 'people's minister'
5 years, 5 months ago

BJP leaders condole death of Sushma Swaraj, remember her as 'people's minister'

India TV News  

BJP leaders on Tuesday condoled the death of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj with party president Amit Shah saying that she left an indelible mark on the national politics. BJP working president J P Nadda said Swaraj was an example of an ideal personality, be as an opposition leader or as external affairs minister. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Swaraj …

Sushma Swaraj Death: Anushka Sharma, Arjun Kapoor, and others mourn demise of former External Affairs Minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj Death: Anushka Sharma, Arjun Kapoor, and others mourn demise of former External Affairs Minister

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj took her last breath at the age of 67 on August 6th 2019. As soon as the shocking news broke, politicians, cricketers, Bollywood and Television celebrities took to their social media handles to mourn the death of the former External Affairs minister. Anupam Kher took to Twitter to share a video of himself and said, …

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 …

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

India Today  

Senior BJP leader and Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, 67, passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack in the evening. Expressing his shock over Sushma Swaraj's demise, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also tweeted, "I’m shocked to hear about the demise of Sushma Swaraj Ji, an extraordinary political leader, a …

Sushma Swaraj: Youngest cabinet minister in Haryana at 25. First woman CM of Delhi. Seven time MP
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj: Youngest cabinet minister in Haryana at 25. First woman CM of Delhi. Seven time MP

India Today  

Former foreign minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj has died at the age of 67. A prominent face of woman representation in Indian politics, Sushma Swaraj has also been a core member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. From reaching out to distressed Indians abroad to savage replies to trolls to sweet lovable banter with her husband former Governor Swaraj …

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 …

Pakistan Minister Syed Ali Zafar’s message would have left Vajpayee happy
6 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan Minister Syed Ali Zafar’s message would have left Vajpayee happy

The Hindu  

The decision to send a Pakistani delegation to attend former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s funeral was taken by “all stakeholders” including Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan, said visiting acting Law and Information Minister Syed Ali Zafar. Positive move “A very positive move and hopes of a thaw came during Mr. Imran Khan’s speech after the election and then the call …

Alvida Atal: Top leaders, foreign dignitaries bid emotional farewell to Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Alvida Atal: Top leaders, foreign dignitaries bid emotional farewell to Vajpayee

India TV News  

The demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was mourned by top leaders of the country, foreign dignitaries and by the common people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, BJP President Amit Shah, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, veteran politician L K Advani, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Army …

Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali on his way to Delhi to attend Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral
6 years, 4 months ago

Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali on his way to Delhi to attend Atal Bihari Vajpayee's funeral

Firstpost  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the government of Nepal confirmed in a statement that Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Gyawali is on his way to Delhi to attend the funeral of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Kathmandu: Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali left for New Delhi on Friday to attend the funeral of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who died on Thursday …

Vajpayee tirelessly championed India's development: World leaders mourn ex-PM's death
6 years, 4 months ago

Vajpayee tirelessly championed India's development: World leaders mourn ex-PM's death

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/New York: Atal Bihari Vajpayee recognised early on that the US-India partnership would contribute to the world's economic prosperity and security and the two democracies continue to benefit from his vision, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has said while condoling the death of the former Prime Minister. Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister PK …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: Imran Khan remembers ex-PM as friend of Pakistan; Russia, UK, US recall him as 'great statesman'
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: Imran Khan remembers ex-PM as friend of Pakistan; Russia, UK, US recall him as 'great statesman'

Firstpost  

Referring to Vajpayee as a ‘great statesman’, ambassador of Russia to India, Nikolay Kudashev, said Vajpayee was an integral part of Indian politics and was a respected personality in India as well as globally. New Delhi: The diplomatic corps in India offered condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. She took to her official Twitter handle …

Alvida Atal: Political entities bid emotional goodbye to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
6 years, 4 months ago

Alvida Atal: Political entities bid emotional goodbye to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

India TV News  

Political parties on Thursday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, as he passed away at AIIMS this evening after a prolonged illness. President Ram Nath Kovind Extremely sad to hear of the passing of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, our former PM and a true Indian statesman. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti The demise …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away | Cabinet to condole his demise
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away | Cabinet to condole his demise

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had been admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi for the past few weeks, died on Thursday. 1 / 3 Union Cabinet to condole Vajpayee's demise Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains will be taken to his residence where people can pay their last respects, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Union Cabinet headed …

Reactions to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death
6 years, 4 months ago

Reactions to Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies in New Delhi on Thursday, after a prolonged illness. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to his family and to the Government and people of India.” ‘Great friend, highly respected in Bangladesh’ In a condolence message sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says: "We …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a man of ideas
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a man of ideas

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who held the post for three non-consecutive terms in 1996, 1998-99, and from 1999-2004, passed away on Thursday. Mr. Vajpayee’s long career in public life was no doubt crowned by his being elected Prime Minister, but the course of it was peppered with long years as a parliamentarian, and with struggles to establish the …

Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be remembered for improving India-Pakistan ties, says Imran Khan
6 years, 4 months ago

Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be remembered for improving India-Pakistan ties, says Imran Khan

India Today  

Pakistan's PM-designate Imran Khan paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away today in New Delhi. "Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a tall political personality of the subcontinent.His attempts for the betterment of India-Pak relationship will always be remembered. In a press release, a spokesperson said "We have learnt with sadness the passing away of Mr Atal …

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