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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
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha May 2014 - 23 May 2019
Member of the 11th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 12th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha N/A

SUSHMA SWARAJ NEWS

Sushma Swaraj the orator: Kashmir, Article 370, terrorism, Pakistan — her memorable speeches

August 07, 2019 12:15 pm

Sushma Swaraj's rise within the BJP, considered a party of conservatives, was a testimony to her political acumen, courage and mass appeal. Here's a look at some of her speeches in Parliament that showcased her great oratory skills.

Sushma Swaraj's death has netizens mourning: 'Thank you for your services'

August 07, 2019 10:33 am

From reuniting families to helping citizens recover their passport and travel home from war-torn countries, every request for help, small or big, never bypassed the attention Swaraj, who has blazed a trail for future foreign ministers through her social media heroics.

'Irreparable loss': LK Advani condoles Sushma Swaraj's death

August 07, 2019 9:43 am

Sushma Swaraj dead: "She touched everyone with her warmth and compassionate nature. I do not recall a single year when she missed bringing my favourite chocolate cake to me on my birthday," LK Advani wrote.

'A huge loss for India': Film and TV celebrities mourn the demise of Sushma Swaraj

August 07, 2019 11:07 am

Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anushka Sharma, Parineeti Chopra, Swara Bhasker, Riteish Deshmukh and Ekta Kapoor among others tweeted and mourned the demise of Sushma Swaraj.

Express daily briefing: Sushma Swaraj passes away; why Kashmir Valley lockdown is so different this time; and more

August 07, 2019 8:37 am

Sushma Swaraj passes away; Lockdown in Kashmir Valley; India vs West Indies — here's the top news this morning.

Sushma Swaraj funeral Highlights | Last rites performed by daughter

August 07, 2019 9:43 pm

Sushma Swaraj's daughter, Bansuri, performed the last rites at Lodhi crematorium in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Piyush Goyal were also present to pay their homage to the former union minister.

Sushma Swaraj passes away

August 07, 2019 10:29 am

Youngest Minister in 1977 to External Affairs in 2019, BJP’s fighter-in-chief blended grit and grace.

Sushma Swaraj: Foreign minister, most accessible

August 07, 2019 8:41 am

Sushma Swaraj passes away: “Indian Embassy is your home away from home. Whenever in trouble, please contact the Indian Embassy/Consulate. They will always help you,” she told this to many — in person, and on Twitter.

Khattar on Sushma Swaraj demise: ‘Stateswoman, contribution to Haryana won’t be forgotten’

August 07, 2019 4:27 am

Expressing shock and sadness at her death, Khattar tweeted, “My deepest condolences to her bereaved family members and May God give her eternal peace”.

Sushma Swaraj suffered heart attack at home, was rushed to AIIMS

August 07, 2019 4:23 am

Swaraj, who suffered a heart attack and collapsed at her home on Jantar Mantar Road, was brought to the hospital at 9.35 pm.

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