AGARTALA, Aug 7 (TIWN): Tripura BJP has paid tribute to former External Affairs Minister late Sushma Swaraj on her death. Deputy CM Jishnu Deb Barman, Social Welfare Minister Santana Chakma and other top BJP leaders were present in the condolence programme.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb has condoled Sushma Swaraj’s demise.

“Sushma ji's contribution to the Nation and the Party will always be remembered. She has worked tirelessly as EAM in her tenure.Her spirit and commitment towards serving people was unparalleled. With her sudden demise a glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end.I offer my heartfelt tributes to her & extend my condolences to her family, followers in this unfortunate hour of grief”, said CM.

Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj died at the AIIMS here on Tuesday night following cardiac arrest, hospital sources said. She was 67.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the demise of the BJP stalwart. ''A glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end. India grieves the demise of a remarkable leader who devoted her life to public service and bettering lives of the poor.''

Describing her as a simple and rare politician, Mr Shah said she was a strong voice of the BJP when it was in opposition and left an indelible mark as a minister.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Swaraj rose through the party's ranks to become the external affairs minister and during her tenure she introduced a new sensitivity and sensibility in the ministry's functioning.

She was known as the people's minister, he noted.

Senior party leader Prakash Javadekar expressed his shock and said Swaraj set an example by connecting the common man's need to the external affairs ministry.