Senior BJP leader and former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj breathed her last yesterday night. She will be cremated with full state honours today.
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.
According to sources, her last rites will be performed at the Lodhi Crematorium in New Delhi at around 3 PM.
