In Memoriam: Rare pics of Sushma Swaraj to look back at her accomplishments all at a glance
When it is almost impossible to reach out any of the Ministers, Sushma Swaraj was always just a tweet away. A powerful orator, an easily-accessible external affairs minister and a politician of many firsts, Sushma Swaraj was a loyal BJP soldier who was always ready to face a challenge.
Sushma Swaraj was born on 14 February 1952. Her birthplace being Ambala Cantt, Haryana, Sushma Swaraj was born to Hardev Sharma and Shrimati Laxmi Devi.
Sushma Swaraj got her early education from Sanatan Dharma College in Ambala Cantonment and got bachelor degree with majors in Sanskrit and Political Science.She also received the tittle of the best cadet of N.C.C at the S.D. College, Ambala Cantt for three years in a row.
With an interest in classical music, poetry, fine arts and drama too, Sushma Swaraj can be definitely be called an all-rounder!
During the times of Emergency, Sushma Swaraj married Swaraj Kaushal on 13, July, 1973. Swaraj Kaushal was designated as Senior Advocate by Supreme Court of India at the young age of 34 and and has also served as Governor of Mizoram (February 1990 to February 1993).
Sushma Swaraj also served as the Minister of External Affairs under PM Narendra Modi from May 2014. She was the second woman to hold the position after Indira Gandhi. She also became New Delhi’s first female Chief Minister in October 1998 but she resigned from the post soon in December the same year.
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