Late Sushma Swaraj

Death– 6 August 2019

Birthday-14 February 1952

Sushma Swaraj (14 February 1952 – 6 August 2019) was a prominent Indian politician, BJP leader, and Supreme Court lawyer who served as India’s Minister of External Affairs (2014–2019). Renowned for her proactive diplomacy on Twitter, she was the first woman Minister of External Affairs and a former Chief Minister of Delhi.

Key Aspects of Her Life and Career:
Early Life and Education: Born in Ambala Cantt, Haryana, she was a stellar student, winning best Hindi speaker awards and becoming an NCC cadet. She earned a BA in Political Science and Sanskrit and a Law degree from Panjab University.
Political Beginnings: At 25, she became the youngest cabinet minister in Haryana in 1977. She was a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) before joining the BJP.
Key Positions Held:
Union Cabinet Minister: Information and Broadcasting, Health and Family Welfare, and Parliamentary Affairs.
External Affairs Minister (2014–2019): First woman to hold the full-time role, known for swift, compassionate assistance to Indians abroad.
Chief Minister of Delhi (1998): First female CM of Delhi.
Leader of Opposition (2009–2014): Led the BJP in the Lok Sabha.
Legacy: Known as a brilliant orator, she was often dubbed India’s “best-loved politician”. She was a seven-time MP and three-time MLA.
Personal Life: She passed away in 2019 at age 67 due to a cardiac arrest after a distinguished career.