Kaushal, 73, breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of late external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, passed away on Thursday, a party note said.
His daughter and BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj posted on X in Hindi, “Papa Swaraj Kaushal ji, your affection, your discipline, your simplicity, your patriotism, and your boundless patience are the light of my life that will never dim. Your departure has descended upon me as the deepest pain of the heart, but the mind holds onto this belief that you have now reunited with Mother, in the presence of God, in eternal peace.”
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“Being your daughter is the greatest pride of my life, and your legacy, your values, and your blessings will be the foundation of every journey ahead,” she added.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was pained by demise of Swaraj Kaushal. The PM said that Swaraj used his legal profession to improve the lives of underprivileged.
Pained by the passing of Shri Swaraj Kaushal Ji. He distinguished himself as a lawyer and a person who believed in using the legal profession to improve the lives of the underprivileged. He became India’s youngest Governor and left a lasting impression on the people of Mizoram…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 4, 2025
Kaushal, 73, breathed his last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi.
Earlier in the day, Swaraj was admitted to AIIMS Delhi. He was unwell for some time.
The mortal remains of the former Governor will be taken shortly to 10, Talkatora Road. His last rites will be performed at 4.30 pm at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Thursday.
Born on 12 July 1952 in Solan, present day Himachal Pradesh, Swaraj defended George Fernandes in the Baroda dynamite case and secured release of Mizo leader Laldenga.
He served as Mizoram Governor from 8 February 1990 to 9 February 1993.
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