Sushma Swaraj no more: 7 lesser-known facts about former Union minister

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday (August 6) due to a heart attack. She was 67. The former Union minister was rushed to AIIMS in critical condition and suffered a massive heart attack, sources said.

Sushma’s mortal remains will be kept at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi from 12 noon to 3pm on Wednesday (August 7). The final rites will then be conducted with full state honours at the Lodhi Crematorium in the nation’s capital. While the country pays tribute to the leader who is known to have lent a helping hand to Indians across the globe, here are seven facts about the veteran leader which are not that well known.