Today is the 71st Birth Anniversary of the most loved lady politician of the country Sushma Swaraj.She was born on February 14, 1952. Lets remember youngest minister on her birth anniversary by amazing facts about her.
Know about Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj was an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She served as the Minister of External Affairs of India from 2014 to 2019, and also held several other important portfolios in the Indian government during her career. She passed away on August 6, 2019.
- Family
Sushma Swaraj was born to Hardev Sharma and Shrimati Laxmi Devi in Ambala Cantt, Haryana, India. She was married to Swaraj Kaushal, a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India, and they had a daughter named Bansuri Swaraj.
- Education
Sushma Swaraj completed her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree from S.D. College, Ambala Cantt, affiliated to Punjab University, Chandigarh. She later pursued a degree in law from the Department of Laws, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
Political Career of Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj’s political career started in the 1970s when she became a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization in India. She later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament in 1996. She went on to serve as a Union Cabinet Minister in the Indian government under various prime ministers and held important portfolios such as Information and Broadcasting, Health and Family Welfare, and External Affairs.
Remarkable works done by Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj’s political career spanned several decades and she made many notable contributions during her time in office. Here are some of the great steps taken by her:
- As Minister of External Affairs, she played a key role in shaping India’s foreign policy and strengthening ties with other countries.
- She was instrumental in the evacuation of thousands of Indian citizens from conflict zones around the world, including Yemen, Iraq, and Libya.
- She launched several new initiatives to improve the delivery of passport and visa services to Indian citizens, making the process faster and more efficient.
- She was a strong advocate for the rights of women and minorities and worked to pass laws to protect their interests.
- She was a powerful orator and a respected leader within the Bharatiya Janta Party and inspired many women to join politics and public service.
Netizens Reaction:
Dr. S. Jaishankar wrote about Late Sushma Swaraj on Twitter:
Remembering Sushma Swaraj ji on her birth anniversary today.
Always in our thoughts, her warmth, dedication and inspiring presence are deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/SFn6Qf48yW
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 14, 2023
Daughter of Late Sushma Swaraj also show her grief on Twitter
माँ @SushmaSwaraj जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक बधाई।
आपकी कितनी याद आती है इसकी अभिव्यक्ति के लिए शब्द पर्याप्त नही होते और भाषा सिमट कर रह जाती है। यह आश्वासन ज़रूर है कि आपका स्नेह, आशीर्वाद, संस्कार, और शिक्षा, सदैव मेरा मार्ग प्रशस्त करते रहेंगें।
Happy Birthday Ma.#SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/oSbipDADGR— Bansuri Swaraj (@BansuriSwaraj) February 13, 2023
Devendra Fadnavis Tweet on Birth Anniversary of Sushma Swaraj
हिंदी, इंग्रजी आणि संस्कृत भाषांमधील प्रभावी वक्तृत्व, झंझावाती नेतृत्व आणि लोभस व्यक्तिमत्वाच्या धनी असणाऱ्या प्रखर राष्ट्रप्रेमी स्वर्गीय सुषमा स्वराज नेहमीच प्रेरणादायी होत्या आणि राहतील. जयंतीदिनानिमीत्त त्यांना आदरांजली…!#SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/be7xWWGvhV
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 14, 2023