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Sushma Swaraj won’t contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections, cites health reasons

  •   Tue, Nov 20 2018 02:55:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20(DC): Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister for External Affairs and one of the senior most leaders of the ruling BJP, has declared that she will not contest the 2019 national election owing to health reasons.

“It is the party which decides, but I have made up my mind not to contest next elections,” Swaraj shared her decision with media in Madhya Pradesh, where elections will be held later this month.

Swaraj is the Lok Sabha MP from Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.

Swaraj was forced to stay away from official engagements for months in 2016 because of a diabetes condition. She underwent a kidney transplant with the organ being harvested from a living unrelated donor on December 10, 2016.
  

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Wed, Nov 21 2018

    A wise decision by Sushma Swaraj for not contesting in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. Health is more important for her and she has worked very hard on many issues. She was a savior for many expatriates who had been in trouble for some reason or the other. She is doing the right thing before someone tells her to step down. I wish her good health in the coming days. God bless her.

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  • SD, Bangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    Sushmaji might have got scared.
    Seeing, how BJP leaders have been isolating and controlling Goa CM Parrikar who is suffering from Pancreatic cancer for the sake of power. Instead of letting him enjoy his time with family and friends Parrikar has been caged.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    She is a noble lady with ability.She worked even from her hospital bed.Sad she is retiring now but it is needed.Health is the most valued treasure.Everyone should put a stop when cant any more so it has come to Madam S.Raj.wish you all the best in future madam and enjoy the rest without political pressure.

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    we still remember your hate speech .before the demolition of Baber masjid. innocent people where killed in the riot. not easy to get away.

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  • Gilbert, Udupi/Kuwait

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    Good decision by Sushma Ji, as she was not very active for the last 2 years due to her health concerns. Hope Reddy brothers will miss you as they were the financiers of BJP earlier and now BJP has avoided to meet one of the brothers.

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  • Anilkumar, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    Must have got an offer from IPL Mody.

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  • James Philip D sa, Belman/Kuwait

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    citizens voice was heard and actioned thru twitter. she has done many good things to the expatriate community who are working in the gulf. Only thing is her husband is the lawyer to an absconder Lalith Modi and also she safe guarded Reddy brothers in Karnataka

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  • BhakSala, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    according to my source her performance was very very week apart from issuing visa she did nothing infact just commenting on Face book and collecting likes and using emoji to show her reaction our country was made a medical tourist destination sorry to say in hindi Bimar logo ka pariyatan sthal I strictly instruct Modiji to ask her to resigning now and this is my order

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  • Sanjay, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    You are a strong woman and the nation requires a minister of your status,which is missing in our current bunch of politician.
    We miss you... Wishing you good health .

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    Jo Dar Gaya Samjo Mar Gaya ...

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    Comment is in bad taste, especially strong brave lady as Sushma. She has fought strong battles and has won several wars. Let her take rest on her medical advice.

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  • Sneha, mlore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    I think Bayamma also not contest election ...........................?

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  • shan, dubai

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    Good decision madam...... the person must take retirement when they are having good reputation. She worked for the people tha she got blessing for her good work and will remember her. Some of the leaders even they are above 70 years old and they want power and curse from the people ..... these people will die with curse only.

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  • Indian citizen, Mangaluru/Karnataka

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    The only elected gentle lady, who worked hard throughout her full term as External Minister for the people and with the people. The one and only able Minister within entire BJP team. Long live Sushma Mam. We all miss you.

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  • SJM, Brazil

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    As a minister you did good jobs- appreciated Mam. Better to keep distance from Feku's .....
    We wish you Good health & Stay Blessed.

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    SO SAD.....NATION WANTS YOU MADAM.....

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  • MAHESH, MANGALORE

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    WHY BJP TOPS ARE SUFFERING BIGGER DIESEASE ???

    BECAUSE OF DOING POLITICS IN THE NAME OF GODS?

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  • mohammed, mangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    You probably dont know the sickness other party leaders are suffering from.
    Ignorance is not bliss.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    We all miss you mam.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    She may be keeping away from contesting election on health grounds.

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  • Karthik, Konaje /Navi Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 20 2018

    You have just repeated the first paragraph of the article with an addition of 'may be'.

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