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Sushma Swaraj
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- Born 14 February 1952
- Birth Place Ambala Cantonment
- Profession Advocate, Politician, Statesperson, Diplomat
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office 29th Union Minister Of External Affairs 26 May 2014 - 30 May 2019, 4th Union Minister Of Overseas Indian Affairs 26 May 2014 - 7 January 2016, 11th Leader Of The Opposition In Lok Sabha 21 December 2009 - 19 May 2014, 19th Union Minister Of Parliamentary Affairs 29 January 2003 - 22 May 2004, 29th Union Minister Of Health And Family Welfare 29 January 2003 - 22 May 2004, 21st Union Minister Of Information And Broadcasting 30 September 2000 - 29 January 2003, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 10 April 1990 - 9 April 1996, 5th Chief Minister Of Delhi 13 October 1998 - 3 December 1998, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 31 May 2009 - 24 May 2019, Minister Of Labour And Employment, Government Of Haryana June 1977 - June 1979, Minister Of Education, Government Of Haryana July 1987 - December 1989
- Residence 8, Safdarjung Lane, New Delhi
- Awards Padma Vibhushan (2020)
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Sushma Swaraj BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 04 Feb 2025
Sushma Swaraj was a senior member of the Bhartiya Janta Party and former External Affairs Minister in the first Modi's government. Elected as a member of Parliament seven times, Swaraj was the second woman external affairs minister of India after Indira Gandhi. Swaraj has also served as the Chief Mi...
Sushma Swaraj PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Swaraj Kaushal (1975), |
| Children | Bansuri Swaraj (daughter) |
| Education | Sanatan Dharma College (BA), Panjab University (LLB) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Sushma Swaraj
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister of Delhi | 13 October 1998 - 3 December 1998 |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 1990 - 1996 |
| Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | November 1998 - December 1998 |
| Member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly | 1977 - 1982 |
| Minister of External Affairs | 26 May 2014 - 30 May 2019 |
SUSHMA SWARAJ NEWS
Explained: Decoding the OIC's invite to 'Guest of Honour' India
February 23, 2019 7:55 pm
The first-time invitation to India to be a Guest of Honour at the Plenary, especially at a time of heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pulwama terrorist attack, is a significant diplomatic victory for New Delhi.
In a first, India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend
February 23, 2019 8:22 pm
This is the first time that India has been invited to an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting as a guest of honour.
Sushma Swaraj reveals why she didn't cancel her Morocco trip after learning about Pulwama attack
February 18, 2019 9:09 am
Sushma Swaraj is on a four-day three-nation tour to Bulgaria, Morocco and Spain as part of India's efforts to strengthen relations with these three countries and expand avenues of cooperation.
Bill in Rajya Sabha on registering NRI marriages within 30 days
February 12, 2019 2:20 am
“It is necessary that the marriage solemnised or otherwise in India or outside India shall be registered within a period of 30 days from the date of marriage,” the Bill’s objectives state.
Indians may consider visiting Iraq barring 5 terror-hit provinces: MEA
February 06, 2019 1:54 am
This comes almost a year-and-a- half after the ISIS was defeated and less than 11 months after the government confirmed the death of 39 Indians, who were killed in captivity by the terror outfit.
Immigration racket: India gets consular access to 117 of 129 detained students in US
February 06, 2019 8:19 am
Immigration racket in US: As many as 129 Indians are among the 130 foreign students arrested last week by US immigration authorities for enrolling at a fake university allegedly to remain in the US.
Pay-and-stay racket: India issues demarche to US Embassy, seeks consular access to 129 detained students
February 03, 2019 3:27 am
The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation arising out of the detention of several Indian students.
No effort will be spared in finding Indian kidnapped in Ukraine: Sushma Swaraj
February 02, 2019 10:00 pm
"@SushmaSwaraj @narendramodi Please help find Mr. Anuj Goel, Indian national. We have been in a lot of stress as he was kidnapped from outside his residence 4 days ago in Ukraine," the tweet seeking help said.
PM to inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Unprecedented edge as India gets younger, says Sushma Swaraj
January 22, 2019 2:28 am
At the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Monday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj struck a chord with the audience when she said that embassies have been proactive on digital media, providing consular help and guidance.
As China’s influence increases in Africa, Uganda minister to India: Don’t lament, come reclaim space
January 20, 2019 9:15 am
Speaking during “Africa Day” event at Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Okello, Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), said Indians had arrived first but “ignored a beautiful Africa” — the Chinese came subsequently and took it over.
