The Delhi Government on Wednesday declared a two-day mourning in the national Capital as a mark of respect for former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who passed away at AIIMS, Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 67.
“Delhi govt will observe two days state mourning as a mark of respect in the memory of former Chief Minister & senior leader respected Sushma Swaraj ji,” Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condoled her death, saying the country has lost a great leader. “India has lost a great leader. Sushma ji was a very warm and remarkable person. May her soul rest in peace,” Kejriwal tweeted.
Baijal said Swaraj, who was bold, visionary and humane leader, will be sorely be missed by all. “Extremely saddened to learn about Sushmaji’s tragic untimely departure. A bold, visionary and humane leader, she will sorely be missed by all. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” Baijal tweeted.
Meanwhile, Delhi Congress working president Rajesh Lilothia and spokespersons Ramakant Goswami and Jitender Kumar Kochar (Jitu) expressed deep sorrow at sudden demise of former foreign minister.
In a joint statement, they said that in the demise of Swaraj, Delhi has lost a true politician. “She was a multi-faceted politician who was the first woman Chief Minister of Delhi, and had great concern for the welfare of the people of Delhi.