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On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had also tweeted his condolences, saying Sushma Swaraj was a "strong partner who shared our view that a more democratic world is a more peaceful one".
On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had also tweeted his condolences, saying Sushma Swaraj was a "strong partner who shared our view that a more democratic world is a more peaceful one".
In a change from the conventional Hindu tradition, her daughter Bansuri was empowered to carry out the last rites.
Her demise has shaken India and the world alike. Tributes are pouring in from across the world as news spread of her sudden death.
Former External Affairs Minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, who gave a humane face to the foreign ministry, passed away late on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack.
Espinosa tweeted, "I had the honor of meeting her in my visits to #India, & will always remember her fondly. My deepest condolences to all of her loved ones."
A teary-eyed PM offered his condolences to Swaraj's husband and daughter and other family members.
Meanwhile, the mortal remains of the former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was taken from AIIMS to her Delhi residence, where they will be kept till 12 pm tomorrow for people to pay last respects.
At 3 pm tomorrow, the mortal remains of the former foreign minister will be taken to Lodhi road crematorium where her last rites will be performed with full state honours.
