Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon and Chief Minister Kamal Nath have expressed profound grief over the demise of former Union Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday night.
Governor Lalji Tandon has expressed deep condolences on the demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Tandon arrived at the residence of late Swaraj in New Delhi today and bid a final farewell by placing a wreath on her body.
Governor Tandon has described the passing away of Swaraj as an irreparable loss. In a condolence message he said that the country's first woman foreign minister Swaraj, was a symbol of women empowerment. She played an important role in saving the lives of overseas Indians while being the foreign minister. Welfare works undertaken by her will always be remembered. Tandon said that the works undertaken by her in service and development of the destitute and poor are unforgettable.
The Governor prayed to the Almighty for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.
Chief Minister Kamal Nath has expressed deep grief over the demise of senior politician Sushma Swaraj. He said in a condolence message that the sudden departure of Swaraj from our midst is a shocking news.
Nath said that when he was the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs at the centre, she was the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. "Hence, we met every day and would get an opportunity to talk to each other. Our viewpoints would differ on many issues, but never turned into maliciousness," he said, adding that Swaraj was full of sensitivity apart from being a qualified and efficient politician. The Chief Minister said that it is very sad that she has left a void behind. This is an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
The Chief Minister prayed to God to grant peace to the departed soul and give the bereaved family the power to bear this profound sorrow.