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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
Did not breach MCC by remarks on Swaraj, Jaitley: Udhayanidhi Stalin
April 08, 2021 11:52 am
In his reply, Udhayanidhi said the "tenor and intention of his entire speech must be appreciated" to decide the context of the extracted two lines uttered and urged the EC to furnish a transcript of the entire speech for him to furnish a full and proper reply.
EC notice to DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley
April 07, 2021 1:35 pm
The notice was issued based on a complaint filed by BJP on April 2 alleging that Udhayanidhi Stalin, while addressing a political gathering in Dharapuram on March 31, reportedly said, “Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley died because they were unable to tolerate the torture they were subjected to and the pressure exerted on them by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Delhi Confidential: Remembering Sushma
February 15, 2021 5:07 am
Union minister Smriti Irani recalled how she would call Swaraj every February 14, and wish her Valentine’s Day and both would then break into laughter.
Jaswant Singh stood for a more inclusive India, a kinder BJP
September 28, 2020 11:24 am
Why was Singh admired within the BJP earlier, and reviled later? A plausible answer lies in the fact that, under Vajpayee’s leadership, the BJP was attempting sincerely to broad-base itself by becoming a liberal and secular party.
Sushma Swaraj's first death anniversary: Tributes pour in, Jaishankar says 'always an inspiration'
August 06, 2020 1:52 pm
Sushma Swaraj held the crucial External Affairs Ministry in the previous Modi Cabinet. She had a kidney transplant in 2016 and had opted out of contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha polls for health reasons.
Two prominent institutes renamed after Sushma Swaraj on birth anniversary eve
February 13, 2020 10:36 pm
The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said the two institutions have been renamed in solemn tribute to the "invaluable contribution" of Sushma Swaraj to Indian diplomacy, the cause of the Indian diaspora and the ethos of public service.
Jammu: Chargesheet against tour operator for forging letters in name of Sushma Swaraj, Mehbooba Mufti
January 04, 2020 7:46 pm
On Thursday, the Crime Branch had presented chargesheet against Koul in the court of Sub Judge, Katra, for allegedly forging letters of former External Affairs Minister late Sushma Swaraj to get helicopter tickets to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in 2017
Married 2 years ago, Pak woman can’t live with Indian husband due to pending long-term visa
December 29, 2019 2:11 pm
An SOS to Sushma Swaraj got her here, but for 2 years, Sidra hasn’t been able to leave Haldwani as her application for Long-Term Visa is pending with MHA; with CAA, her fears have multiplied
Sushma Swaraj’s daughter presents Re 1 token sum to Harish Salve for Kulbhushan case
September 28, 2019 6:12 pm
The late BJP leader's husband, tweeted the picture of his daughter with Harish Salve as she gives him the token Re 1.
Inside Track: Savarkar No RSS Fan
August 18, 2019 7:31 am
During the famine of the 1950s, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar advocated that vegetarians should take to eating fish and eggs. The radical reformist Savarkar and RSS chief M S Golwalkar never really got along.
SUSHMA SWARAJ PHOTOS
Massive landslide in Darjeeling, Indonesian plane crash, Digital India Launch
July 04, 2015 8:00 am
Narendra Modi launches Digital India campaign; Massive Landslide In Darjeeling, 38 Feared dead; Indonesian Air Force Plane Crashes, 100 Feared dead.
AAP protests in Delhi, demands Smriti, Sushma, Vasundhara's resignation
June 29, 2015 5:29 pm
Aam Aadmi Party activists stage a protest against BJP leaders Smriti Irani, Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Pankaja Munde in New Delhi.
Angry Congress workers hit streets, demand Swaraj, Raje's resignation
June 17, 2015 9:51 pm
Congress workers protest against the role of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje on Lalit Modi issue in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Day after row, Sushma Swaraj flags off first batch for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
June 17, 2015 9:08 am
Sushma Swaraj flagged off the the first batch of Kailash Mansarover Yatris, as they will take a new route via Nathu La pass.
Narendra Modi meets US President Barack Obama
September 30, 2014 1:24 pm
Narendra Modi and Barack Obama will discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, bolster security cooperation, and collaborate in activities.
Today in pics: Sushma Swaraj meets US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel
August 08, 2014 2:28 pm
U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrives for a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi.
Narendra Modi meets John Kerry
August 01, 2014 2:11 pm
Kerry is on a three-day visit, his first following the resounding election win of Modi in May.
Today in pics: Sushma Swaraj meets British Foreign Secretary William Hague
July 08, 2014 4:38 pm
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met British Foreign Secretary William Hague in New Delhi on Tuesday.
FYUP row: Those who are for and against
June 24, 2014 7:49 pm
Dinesh Singh, reportedly resigned in protest against the UGC's direction to dump the controversial FYUP.
Sushma Swaraj, M Venkaiah Naidu, Uma Bharti assume office
May 28, 2014 4:29 pm
Several new ministers in the Narendra Modi government on May 28 took charge of their ministries.
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SUSHMA SWARAJ VIDEOS
PM Modi arrives in MP to unveil Crop Insurance Scheme
February 18, 2016 9:57 am
Sehore (MP), Feb 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, reached Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday. PM Modi will unveil 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana'scheme at Kisan Kalyan Mela. He will also release the guidelines for this scheme. On the occasion, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present.
Swaraj meets Austrian counterpart in Delhi
February 16, 2016 1:07 pm
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz met in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues. Kurz is scheduled to meet Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi, later in the day. He will also meet Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu and Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi during his four-day visit to India.
Sushma calls on Abu Dhabi crown prince
February 10, 2016 4:09 pm
New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, soon after he arrived here on a three-day visit. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol as he received the Crown Prince on his arrival here. Modi welcomed Sheikh Mohamed with a warm embrace as the latter alighted from his aircraft at the Palam Technical Area here. The crown prince is being accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising cabinet ministers. It is the Crown Prince's first state visit to India.
Sushma Swaraj meets Hollande
January 25, 2016 7:48 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande met External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj here on Monday. Earlier in the day, he held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House, which will be followed by signing of agreements between both sides in various key sectors. President Hollande, who will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade, is on a three-day visit to India.
Ceremonial reception for Hollande at Rashtrapati Bhavan
January 25, 2016 7:26 am
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): A ceremonial reception was held at the Forecourt, Rashtrapati Bhavan, for French President Francois Hollande on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Union Minister Prakash Javdekar and MoS Prime Minister office jitendra Singh were among the other present at the ceremony. President Hollande, who will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade, is on a three-day visit to India.
Sushma Swaraj meets Bahrain PM, Saudi MOFA
January 24, 2016 5:10 pm
Manama, Jan 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday met the Prime Minister of Bahrain, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, on Sunday.Swaraj is in Bahrain's capital Manama on a two-day visit.She attended the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to deepen the country's ties with the 22-member group.The meet also assumes significance in the wake of the growing threat of Islamic State in the region.
Sushma Swaraj calls on King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
January 23, 2016 4:52 pm
Manama, Jan 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday called on King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Manama. Earlier today, she had also visited India Pavilion at Bahrain Air Show, where she was given a briefing on the Tejas LCA being showcased at Air Show. Swaraj arrived in Bahrain's capital Manama earlier today on a two-day visit. She is in Bahrain for the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to deepen the country's ties with the 22-member grouping.
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Delhi
January 20, 2016 5:40 am
New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in the national capital after her two-day visit to from Israel and Palestine on Tuesday. During her visit, Swaraj met President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as Minister of Defence Moshe Ya'alon, Minister of National Infrastructure Yuval Steinitz and Israeli legislators. She also interacted with the Indian community in Israel.
Sushma Swaraj leaves for Delhi
January 19, 2016 8:59 am
Israel, Jan 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left for New Delhi from Israel after concluding her two-day visit on Tuesday. During her visit, Swaraj met President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as Minister of Defence Moshe Ya'alon, Minister of National Infrastructure Yuval Steinitz and Israeli legislators. She also interacted with the Indian community in Israel.
Sushma urges NRIs in Jerusalem to invest in India
January 19, 2016 5:42 am
Jerusalem, Jan 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj has urged the Indian community in Jerusalem to build long-term stakes in the Indian economy through investment and joint development of products and services. She congratulated the Indian caregivers for performing commendable service. Swaraj said India is very proud of its large diaspora, which is hard working and sincere.
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