Cutting across party lines and ideological differences, political leaders paid rich tributes to former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday.
BJP state president Vikram Usendi termed her demise as end to an era of a dazzling star of Indian politics. He said her death is an irreparable loss to the country. She was a sensitive and mild leader who had a motherly and sisterly approach.
BJP national vice president and former CM Raman Singh said she had a sharp wit and was very cultured. She was an epitome of woman empowerment, he added. It is a shock to all as she played a key role to establish BJP ideology among the masses.
BJP national general secretary and MP Saroj Pandey said party workers lost a guide, an able organiser and an outspoken speaker.
BJP Scheduled Tribe Cell national president and MP Ramvichar Netam paying tributes to the late leader said her words pulled people to her and all parties respected her.
Minister of state for tribal affairs Renuka Singh said she was living example of woman empowerment in Indian politics.
Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik said Chhattisgarh would always be grateful to her for giving AIIMS to the state as health minister.
BJP Rajya Sabha MPs Ranvijay Singh Judeo, MPs Santosh Pandey, Sunil Soni, Vijay Baghel, Mohan Mandavi, Chunnilal Sahu, Arun Sao, Gomati Sai and Guharam Ajgale also termed her death as irreparable loss and end of an era of a sensitive politician.