A Journey Through Swaraj’s Life: From Ambala to MEA

The former external affairs minister left a mark on everyone she met, from leaders to citizens trapped abroad.

Sushma Swaraj breathed her last on 6 August, and her funeral took place on 7 August. 

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“Destiny has snatched an assuring... and a contagious smile from our midst.”

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

On Tuesday, 6 August, Sushma Swaraj breathed her last. Her funeral took place on Wednesday.

Most of you who listen to this podcast, will remember Swaraj as India’s external affairs minister during the first tenure of Modi’s government.

However, from her stint as the first woman chief minister of India’s capital city to being one of India’s most loved external affairs ministers, Sushma Swaraj went beyond the offices she held, winning hearts and garnering fans along the way.

In today’s edition of The Big Story podcast, we look at the life of Sushma Swaraj.