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Tributes pour in for Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary

Senior BJP leaders and others across parties fondly remembered Sushma Swaraj, known for reaching out to people during her stint as foreign minister of India.

New Delhi: Sushma Swaraj, former external affairs minister, is being remembered on her first death anniversary today.

Sushma Swaraj’s husband Swaraj Kaushal and daughter Bansuri wrote poignant messages on Twitter today. Tributes are pouring in on social media as Union Ministers, senior BJP leaders and others across parties fondly remembered Sushma Swaraj, known for reaching out to people during her stint as foreign minister of India.

Dr S Jaishankar, remembered her predecessor, with a collage of pictures from his days in the foreign ministry. “Today, more than ever, remember her fondly. Always an inspiration,” Dr Jaishankar said.

Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, in his homage to Sushma Swaraj said, “…Her dignified and decorous conduct in the House was exemplary. As External Affairs Minister, she made us proud with her remarkable diplomacy. She also took a novel step of assisting people through Social Media.”

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad wrote, “Will always remember her as a great orator…”

Here’s a look at other ministers and leaders who paid tribute to Sushma Swaraj.