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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 07, 2019, 17:32:05 IST
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Live updates: Sushma Swaraj cremated with state honours
Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj passed away late Tuesday at AIIMS. She was 67. Stay here for all live updates
16:50 (IST) Aug 07
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj, former EAM of India. On behalf of the Govt and people of Japan, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family and people of India: Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India
16:32 (IST) Aug 07
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader LK Advani at Lodhi Crematorium
16:30 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj cremated with state honours at Lodhi Crematorium
16:28 (IST) Aug 07
Last rites performed at Lodhi Crematorium
15:54 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj's daughter performs her last rites
Delhi: Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of former External Affairs Minister #SushmaSwaraj, performs her last rites https://t.co/ymj82SjG1i
— ANI (@ANI) 1565173266000
15:49 (IST) Aug 07
PM Narendra Modi as well as senior BJP leaders Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh pay their last respects to Sushma Swaraj
15:45 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj's mortal remains at Lodhi crematorium for last rites. Top political leaders pay tributes.
15:33 (IST) Aug 07
Mortal remains of Sushma Swaraj being taken from BJP headquarters to Lodhi crematorium
Delhi: Mortal remains of #SushmaSwaraj being taken from BJP headquarters to Lodhi crematorium https://t.co/47oSnUmSnd
— ANI (@ANI) 156517205300015:11 (IST) Aug 07
WATCH: Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal & other BJP leaders give shoulder to mortal remains
#WATCH Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal & other BJP leaders give shoulder to mortal remai… https://t.co/rBPXumZ8vw
— ANI (@ANI) 156517083100015:10 (IST) Aug 07
15:01 (IST) Aug 07
I offer my prayers & my condolences at this difficult time. Sushma Swaraj enjoyed immense respect for her compassionate concern for people & her friendly demeanour. In devoting herself to service of others, she led a very meaningful life.
The Dalai Lama on Sushma Swaraj
14:59 (IST) Aug 07
Bansuri Swaraj and Swaraj Kaushal, daughter and husband of former EAM Sushma Swaraj, pay salute as state honours are accorded to her
14:56 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj was a steadfast advocate for her compatriots. As external affairs minister, she was a key partner in strengthening US-India bilateral relationship, most prominently during the inaugural 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in September 2018.
US embassy in Delhi
14:55 (IST) Aug 07
US Embassy in Delhi: Today, the US Mission to India mourns the passing of Sushma Swaraj.
US Embassy in Delhi: Today, the US Mission to India mourns the passing of #SushmaSwaraj. Minister Swaraj was greatl… https://t.co/ehgisUYBre
— ANI (@ANI) 156516912800014:52 (IST) Aug 07
Geeta, the hearing and speech- impaired woman who returned to India from Pakistan in 2015 following extensive efforts by Sushma Swaraj, on Wednesday said she has lost a "guardian" and "motherly figure" in the death of the former external affairs minister. A tearful Geeta, through sign language, said Swaraj used to be concerned about her well-being "like a mother".
14:47 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj was an ambassador of Indian culture: LS Speaker Om Birla
SushmaSwaraj ji was an ambassador of the Indian culture. She was an able administrator and a sensitive leader. Today the entire country is sad to lose a leader like her. She understood everyone's problems and served them. We are standing with her family," Om Birla said
14:39 (IST) Aug 07
Sushma Swaraj's cremation: Traffic restrictions near Lodhi Road
The last rites will be performed at Lodhi Road crematorium. The traffic will remain affected on Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Neela Gumbad, Moolchand Flyover, Defence Colony Flyover, Lodhi Road Flyover and adjoining roads from 2.00pm to 5:30pm. Motorists are advised to avoid these roads and plan their journey accordingly.
14:35 (IST) Aug 07
Sonia Gandhi expressed her condolences to Swaraj Kaushal
Chairperson Congress Parliamentary Party Smt Sonia Gandhi expressed her condolences to Shri Kaushal on the untimely… https://t.co/76upt9nsYb
— Congress (@INCIndia) 156516548600014:33 (IST) Aug 07
She was happy with the recent historic development in the nation: RSS
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on #SushmaSwaraj: She was happy with the recent historic development in the natio… https://t.co/diyXBHXcBK
— ANI (@ANI) 156516849900084 More Updates
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