Maharashtra politicians pay tribute to late Sushma Swaraj

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:

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Terribly shocked !
Huge loss to India as our beloved leader Sushma Swaraj ji is no more!
Best leader..
Finest orator..
Advocate of Nationalism..
And one of the most humble and sincere leader of @BJP4India !
Her passing away is my personal loss.. pic.twitter.com/lhvFtywWqn

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 6, 2019

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray

"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. 

"सुषमा स्वराज यांच्या निधनाने हिंदुस्थानी राजकारणातून एका तेजस्वी युगाचा अंत झाला आहे. सुषमाजींच्या जाण्याने केवळ देश आणि भारतीय जनता पक्षाचीच नव्हे, तर ठाकरे परिवाराचीही अपरिमित हानी झाली आहे. शिवसेनाप्रमुख बाळासाहेब ठाकरे व सुषमाजी यांच्या नात्यात एक आत्मीयता होती.

— Office of Uddhav Thackeray (@OfficeofUT) August 7, 2019

Vinod Tawde

Sushma ji redefined the power of interpersonal connections with her communication and expertise. She was a true embodiment of ‘Naari Shakti’, inspiring generation of young Indians. With a very heavy heart, the Nation bids adieu to its most prolific External Affairs Minister! RIP! pic.twitter.com/Dh1bgAyROr

— Vinod Tawde (@TawdeVinod) August 6, 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar 

Shocked to hear about the sad demise of Sushmaji Swaraj. She would always call me ‘Sharad Bhau‘. We’ve lost a great statesman, eloquent orator, efficient administrator, fellow parliamentarian and above all a kind hearted person.

— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) August 6, 2019