New Delhi: Condolences poured over demised BJP leader and former Union Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj. Condolences poured from all over the world of passing away of Ms. Swaraj on Wednesday evening.

   Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said that “Enjoying immense respect within the Ministry and outside, for her compassionate and amiable personality, she has left a lasting legacy for putting people at the core of Indian diplomacy”.  US ambassador Ken Juster said, Ms. Swaraj will be greatly missed. The United States, Japan, Bangladesh and Bhutan were among the countries that conveyed their condolences to the demised Ms. Sushma Swaraj.

   Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also conveyed her tributes and condolences and placed a wreath on the mortal of Ms. Sushma Swaraj. Japanese Ambassador Hiramatsu also conveyed condolence from the people and Government of Japan on the passing of former Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj. Russian Ambassador Nikalay Kudashev expressed Moscow’s condolences, and described the departed leader as a “steadfast defender and promoter of international interests of India”.