New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, saying a glorious chapter in Indian politics had come to an end.
“A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. India grieves the demise of a remarkable leader who devoted her life to public service and bettering lives of the poor. Sushma Swaraj Ji was one of her kind, who was a source of inspiration for crores of people,” he tweeted.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar expressed shock over the death of Sushma Swaraj.
“Shocked to hear about the sad demise of Sushmaji Swaraj. She would always call me ‘Sharad Bhau’,” Pawar tweeted.
“We’ve lost a great statesman, eloquent orator, efficient administrator, fellow parliamentarian and above all a kind hearted person,” Pawar tweeted.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant too condoled her death.
“She was closely associated with Goa. She was a very strong leader who worked for the party. It is a major loss for the BJP and the nation,” Sawant told reporters.
“During her five-year tenure as foreign affairs minister, she maintained good relations with various nations,” the Goa CM said.
The coastal state’s Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat, in his tribute, said, “My tributes to the great leader. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences to her family.”
