Sushma Swaraj's compassion for those in need won her respect: Rahul


New Derlhi, Aug 8 (IANS): Outgoing Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the passing away of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, saying her responsiveness and compassion for people in need won her the respect of people around the world.

In a letter to Sushma Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal, Rahul Gandhi said, "I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of your wife, Sushma Swaraj ji. We have lost an extraordinary parliamentarian and a gifted orator."

Praising Sushma Swaraj for helping the Indian citizens across the globe, the Congress leader said, "In her stint as the External Affairs Minister, her responsiveness and compassion for people in need won her the respect of people around the world. Even her personal ailments did not diminish her public spiritedness."

"You and your daughter Bansuri are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Sushma ji's legacy will live on and continue to touch the lives of millions of Indians," Rahul said.

"I wish you peace and courage in this hour of grief," the Congress leader said.

Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday night at All India Institute of Medical Sciences following cardiac arrest.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangaluru

    Thu, Aug 08 2019

    She is a veteran leader with full of knowledge and wisdom is no more is really a great loss to the nation.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Thu, Aug 08 2019

    Now, the Congress party needs your compassion and you ran away shedding all the responsibilities, not even calling a CWC meeting and making way for the nest President of the party.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Thu, Aug 08 2019

    Mother Teresa was not a politician, please don't compare her with anyone.. thanks

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  • Mark Dcruz, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 08 2019

    Shusma ji, is like Mother Theresa who won the hearts of People those who in need..
    Let her soul Rest In Peace.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 08 2019

    fake name hiding in da pallu.

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