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Delhi Govt declares 2-day mourning for Swaraj
New Delhi, Aug 7, 2019 (BSS/PTI) -The Delhi government on Wednesday
declared a two-day mourning in the national capital as a mark of respect for
senior BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who
passed away on Tuesday.
Swaraj passed away at AIIMS, Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest. She
was 67.
“Delhi govt will observe two days state mourning as a mark of respect in
the memory of former Chief Minister and senior leader respected Sushma Swaraj
ji,” Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.
Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal condoled her
death, saying the country has lost a great leader. “India has lost a great
leader. Sushma ji was a very warm and remarkable person. May her soul rest in
peace,” Kejriwal tweeted.
BSS/AFP/GMR/0923 hrs