New Delhi, Aug 6 (NationPress) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and numerous other leaders commemorated the legacy of former Union Minister and BJP stalwart Sushma Swaraj on the occasion of her sixth death anniversary.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his sentiments on X, stating, "I extend my tributes to the articulate speaker and impactful leader Sushma Swaraj Ji on her death anniversary. Her entire life was a testament to public service and national dedication. She took on every role with unwavering commitment, from organizational responsibilities to government duties. As Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj Ji consistently supported Indians abroad. Her contributions will forever remain in our hearts through her remarkable deeds."

Renowned for her compelling speeches and empathy in diplomacy, Sushma Swaraj passed away on August 6, 2019, due to a cardiac arrest at her residence in New Delhi.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also honored her memory (originally in Hindi), saying, "Respectful tributes on the memorial day of senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Padma Vibhushan Sushma Swaraj Ji."

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju referred to her as a guiding figure, posting, "An exceptional orator, a decisive leader, and devoted to public service; respectful tributes to the late former Union Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj Ji on her death anniversary. Her contributions to the nation are unforgettable. Her humble life and steadfast leadership will inspire future generations."

Sushma Swaraj's daughter and MP of New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj, shared a heartfelt tribute, stating, "Six years have gone by, Ma… Yet even today, my eyes instinctively search for you, in the crowd, in parliamentary images, at every moment where your presence would bring comfort. Six years have passed, Ma… Yet with each achievement, my heart yearns for your approval, as your gaze has always been my greatest triumph. Six years have passed, Ma… But your presence resonates in every heartbeat, guiding me through my challenges. Your blessings continue to illuminate my path. Miss you, Ma!" (Loose translation from a Hindi post).

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also contributed to the remembrance, stating, "A vibrant emblem of women’s empowerment, former Foreign Minister, ‘Padma Vibhushan’ Sushma Swaraj, respectful tributes to her on her death anniversary! With a nation-first ethos, she dedicated her life to serving the country and its citizens, her exemplary life marked by simplicity and integrity is an inspiration to us all."

Sushma Swaraj held the position of India’s External Affairs Minister during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first term and was the second woman to assume this role after Indira Gandhi.

She was elected as a Member of Parliament seven times and briefly served as the Chief Minister of Delhi in 1998.

A prominent voice on international platforms, she represented India at the United Nations multiple times and was celebrated for her swift humanitarian responses to Indians in distress abroad.