The unfortunate demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj came as a shock to many including leaders across party lines. From senior party leaders to karyakartas and admirers, everyone expressed grief over her sudden death due to cardiac arrest.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj died on Tuesday night at the age of 67. The last rites were conducted at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi.
Here are some reactions to her demise from the leaders in Maharashtra:
"With the demise of Sushma Swaraj, a magnificant era in Indian politics has come to an end. This loss is not only of the country and the BJP, but of Thackeray family too. Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and Sushmaji shared an affectionate relationship," Office of uddhav Thackeray quoted him saying.