Senior BJP leader and former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj breathed her last yesterday night. She will be cremated with full state honours today.
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According to reports, people will be allowed to pay their last respects to one of the most beloved politicians of the country at Jantar Mantar from 8 AM – 11 AM.
Several leaders have already paid their tributes to her at her residence.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/wlvu0mlmon
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
#WATCH Delhi: Senior BJP leader LK Advani and his daughter Pratibha Advani break down as they meet #SushmaSwaraj‘s husband Swaraj Kaushal and their daughter Bansuri. pic.twitter.com/EogClO6dei
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/fSnu7Zmpfv
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/JGcOonKchv
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
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.” pic.twitter.com/Z8AFGxtop9
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/ClIM64WNMi
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019
Her mortal remains will then be taken to the BJP headquarters in Delhi where party leaders and workers will pay their tributes.
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According to sources, her last rites will be performed at the Lodhi Crematorium in New Delhi at around 3 PM.