Sushma Swaraj was pivotal in making public life an option for ordinary women and not just the privileged elites
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj was pivotal in making public life an option for ordinary women and not just the privileged elites

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Sushma Swaraj was a pioneer in changing the perception of public life for women: With her as a conduit, public life ceased to be the preserve of women from elite backgrounds and also became a viable career option for the average woman-next-door. With a bold vermilion mark on her forehead, the saree-draped Swaraj’s emergence in politics in the 1980s clearly marked the beginning of an era of Indian women coming of age. It required Chandra Shekhar, then the Janata party president, to threaten Devi Lal with the initiation of disciplinary action for Swaraj’s berth in the cabinet to be restored. In her five-year stint as leader of the BJP’s parliamentary party, Swaraj gave many outstanding speeches that caused great discomfiture to the Congress and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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Still a man’s world: Haryana political parties shy away from fielding women
4 months ago

Still a man’s world: Haryana political parties shy away from fielding women

Hindustan Times  

Fifty-one women candidates have been fielded by major political parties for the October 5 elections of the 90-member Haryana Vidhan Sabha, the battlefield from where former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had begun her illustrious political journey in 1977. Now, as over 2 crore voters of Haryana are gearing up for the elections of the 15th Vidhan Sabha, ruling BJP’s …

Politics wasn’t first choice as career; always wanted to serve nation: Bansuri Swaraj
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Politics wasn’t first choice as career; always wanted to serve nation: Bansuri Swaraj

The Hindu  

Making her electoral debut from the New Delhi parliamentary constituency, BJP candidate Bansuri Swaraj is carrying forward the political legacy of her late mother Sushma Swaraj. Even though I studied abroad, I always wanted to come back,” says Ms. Swaraj, who first studied English Literature at the University of Warwick and later pursued a law degree at BPP Law School …

Elections 2024: How the BJP wins over women voters
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Elections 2024: How the BJP wins over women voters

Hindustan Times  

India has experienced a decade of political churning. However, in Congress–aligned households, only 68% of women followed men’s political preferences, with 25% aligning themselves with the rival BJP instead. The BJP’s traction among women was also pronounced in Uttar Pradesh, as evidenced by community-specific, gender-disaggregated patterns from exit polls conducted by Axis-MyIndia in that state’s 2022 assembly elections. Despite Hindutva’s …

BJP only party to have broad perspective on women, says Karnataka CM Bommai
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP only party to have broad perspective on women, says Karnataka CM Bommai

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is the only party which has a broad perspective on women, said Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday. Speaking at the BJP Mahila Morcha National Executive meeting, CM Bommai said the role of women is very big in the economy. The chief minister said women must unite and play an important role in the BJP, …

India to miss Sushma’s restraint, moderation
5 years, 5 months ago

India to miss Sushma’s restraint, moderation

Deccan Chronicle  

In a political fraternity where early women entrants faced stiff resistance unless they were the mothers, wives or sisters of top leaders, she carved a niche for herself, albeit not without struggle. Much of the paeans sung in her memory for having been a “people's foreign minister” and humanising the staid precincts of South Block, making the highbrow world of …

Former foreign minister Swaraj cremated with full state honours
5 years, 5 months ago

Former foreign minister Swaraj cremated with full state honours

Live Mint  

The mortal remains of former external affairs minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj were consigned to flames with full state honours on Wednesday in the national capital’s Lodhi Road Crematorium. Sushma Swaraj, whose political career spanned over five decades, had served as a seven-time member of Parliament, three-time Haryana legislator, the first woman chief minister of Delhi …

Opinion | Swaraj’s personality and charisma will continue to inspire us
5 years, 5 months ago

Opinion | Swaraj’s personality and charisma will continue to inspire us

Live Mint  

Sushma Swaraj’s death is a personal loss for me. When I decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Nagpur, she told me not to contest because if I lost the election, my political career could get jeopardized. She had a charismatic personality, which used to attract people, but her biggest strength was her ability to work tirelessly for the …

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 …

Sushma Swaraj wanted to spend days meeting people, said 'have seen so much in life, don't aspire to be a governor'
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj wanted to spend days meeting people, said 'have seen so much in life, don't aspire to be a governor'

Firstpost  

My obvious question, when I met Sushma Swaraj on Monday was: “Why didn’t you become the Minister?” She replied, “It’s all destiny.” However, when prodded further, it became evident that politics within the BJP had put spokes on her inclusion in the Modi 2.0 Cabinet “Sushma Swaraj is critical. As she got elevated to the BJP spokesperson, party general secretary, …

Sushma Swaraj funeral; latest updates: Ex-minister cremated with State honours in Delhi as top NDA leaders bid farewell
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj funeral; latest updates: Ex-minister cremated with State honours in Delhi as top NDA leaders bid farewell

Firstpost  

9:25 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Advani remembers Sushma: A brilliant orator, I was often amazed at her eloquence Senior BJP leader L K Advani, who played a major role in guiding and mentoring Sushma Swaraj, wrote a condolence letter in her memory. “I am deeply distressed at the untimely demise of one of my closest colleague, Sushma Swaraj ji. And …

Sushma Swaraj's daughter Bansuri is criminal lawyer - know more about her
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj's daughter Bansuri is criminal lawyer - know more about her

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away late Tuesday at Delhi's AIIMS after cardiac arrest. Sushma Swaraj with daughter Bansuri Swaraj For uninitiated, Swaraj Kaushal served as a Governor of Mizoram from 1990 to 1993. Bansuri Swaraj Remember when Sushma Swaraj announced that she won't contest elections because she would like to spend more time …

Sushma Swaraj’s Aggression Too Had Grace: A Colleague Pays Tribute
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj’s Aggression Too Had Grace: A Colleague Pays Tribute

The Quint  

What does it take to be an Indian political leader who is genuinely admired by one and all? Not only by the people of one’s own country, but also by the people of other countries – specifically, an adversary nation like Pakistan? It takes supreme intelligence, outstanding and multiple talents, ability to perform at peak levels in every task, an …

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 …

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 …

Sushma Swaraj, minister who brought warmth to 'clinical' MEA through her tweets: 'Kind' BJP leader changed lives over social media
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj, minister who brought warmth to 'clinical' MEA through her tweets: 'Kind' BJP leader changed lives over social media

Firstpost  

The Narendra Modi-led government had just started the policy to ensure outreach to citizens via social media in 2014, and Swaraj arguably was at the forefront throughout her tenure, even during a short period in 2016 when she was seriously ill and had to undergo a kidney transplant. @IndianEmbassyUS https://t.co/LG1PsrTmZn — Sushma Swaraj April 30, 2019 Her empathetic side was …

'Orator par excellence' Sushma Swaraj passes away: From Lok Sabha to UNGA, a look at her most memorable speeches
5 years, 5 months ago

'Orator par excellence' Sushma Swaraj passes away: From Lok Sabha to UNGA, a look at her most memorable speeches

Firstpost  

Veteran politician Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at the age of 67 late on Tuesday night, is being hailed by politicians and citizens for being an “accessible” and illustrious leader, while also being an orator “par excellence.” Veteran politician Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at the age of 67 late on Tuesday night, is being hailed by politicians and citizens …

Sushma Swaraj ‘extraordinary woman, leader’: UNGA President
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj ‘extraordinary woman, leader’: UNGA President

Hindustan Times  

UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa has hailed India’s former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj as “an extraordinary woman and leader.”“Saddened by the news of the passing of @SushmaSwaraj, an extraordinary woman & leader who devoted her life to public service,” Espinosa, who is on a visit to Britain, tweeted on Tuesday. “Saddened by the news of the passing …

Sushma Swaraj will be remembered by opponents and allies alike for fighting spirit, drive and dedication
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj will be remembered by opponents and allies alike for fighting spirit, drive and dedication

Firstpost  

Sushma Swaraj had always been a fighter and never shied away from a challenge that was given to her. She wouldn’t accept a perceived privileged position if her heart wouldn’t allow it In November 2010 when some of us, reporters of varied seniority covering Parliament entered the then Leader of Opposition’s chamber, Sushma Swaraj appeared to be cheerful, as she …

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 …

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 …

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 No More: Glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end, mourns PM Narendra Modi
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj No More: Glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end, mourns PM Narendra Modi

India TV News  

"A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. Sushma Swaraj Ji was one of her kind, who was a source of inspiration for crores of people" These are the words PM Narendra Modi chose to mourn after the news of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's death was made public. The Prime Minister further said the Sushma Swaraj …

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 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 …

It is time for Sushma Swaraj to end this fiasco, answer questions, or retire hurt
6 years, 6 months ago

It is time for Sushma Swaraj to end this fiasco, answer questions, or retire hurt

Op India  

“The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism” – Norman Vincent Peale Public service, which our politicians should be in, is ideally based on moral foundations. Many questions were left unanswered when Sushma Swaraj decided to step in and unceremoniously, not only give the woman a passport but also …

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