CM Himanta pays tribute to Sushma Swaraj on death anniversary
Synopsis
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma marked Sushma Swaraj's death anniversary on 6 August, honouring the former External Affairs Minister's leadership, public service, and dedication to the national interest.
Key Takeaways
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary, 6 August .
Swaraj served as External Affairs Minister from 2014 to 2019 and was a senior BJP leader.
She passed away on 6 August 2019 and is remembered annually by BJP leaders and workers.
CM Sarma praised her 'spirited leadership, public service, and unwavering dedication to national interest.' Swaraj was also a former Chief Minister of Delhi and held multiple cabinet roles across her career.
Seven years after her passing, Sushma Swaraj — former External Affairs Minister and one of the Bharatiya Janata Party's most commanding voices — is remembered on her death anniversary, 6 August, by leaders across the country.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma offered his tribute on X, writing in Hindi: 'उनका ओजस्वी नेतृत्व, जनसेवा और राष्ट्रहित के प्रति अटूट समर्पण सदैव हमारा मार्गदर्शन करता रहेगा' — 'Her spirited leadership, public service, and unwavering dedication to the national interest will always guide us.'
A career defined by oratory and public reach
Sushma Swaraj served as India's External Affairs Minister from 2014 to 2019, becoming one of the most recognised faces of the Modi government's first term. She was known as much for her parliamentary eloquence as for her hands-on consular work — personally responding to distressed Indians abroad through social media, a practice that set a new benchmark for ministerial accessibility. She had also served as Chief Minister of Delhi and held multiple cabinet portfolios across her decades-long political career. She passed away on 6 August 2019. Each year, BJP leaders and party workers mark the anniversary with public tributes, reflecting her enduring stature within the organisation and in Indian public life. For CM Sarma — himself a senior BJP leader and convenor of the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) — the tribute is a reaffirmation of the values the party publicly associates with her legacy: service, oratory, and national commitment. That legacy, her colleagues insist, remains a living reference point.Point of View
As NEDA convenor and a rising national BJP figure, such tributes also signal ideological continuity with the party's senior generation. The ritual of remembrance, repeated each 6 August, keeps her legacy active rather than archival.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Sushma Swaraj pass away?
Sushma Swaraj passed away on 6 August 2019 . Her death anniversary is marked annually by BJP leaders and party workers.
What was Sushma Swaraj known for as External Affairs Minister?
As External Affairs Minister from 2014 to 2019 , Sushma Swaraj was known for her parliamentary oratory and for personally helping distressed Indians abroad through social media, setting a new standard for ministerial responsiveness.
Why did Himanta Biswa Sarma pay tribute to Sushma Swaraj?
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute on Swaraj's death anniversary, 6 August , praising her leadership, public service, and dedication to the national interest — a tribute in keeping with the broader BJP tradition of marking the day.
Was Sushma Swaraj ever Chief Minister of Delhi?
Yes. Sushma Swaraj served as Chief Minister of Delhi and held several cabinet portfolios across her decades-long political career before becoming External Affairs Minister in 2014.
Who is Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of Assam and a senior BJP leader. He also serves as convenor of the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) .
