Sushma Swaraj

ModernPoliticianIndia1952 — ?

Popular external affairs minister of India.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)44

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score62.6

Sushma Swaraj — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

Elected to Lok Sabha from KarnalPolitical Action◆ Major

Sushma Swaraj was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Karnal constituency in Haryana. This marked her entry into national politics after serving as a state minister and MLA in Haryana.

ElectionParliamentBJP

Impact: nationalconstructive

2014 AD

Appointed External Affairs MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Sushma Swaraj was appointed as India's Minister of External Affairs in the Modi government. She became known for her active use of social media to assist Indians abroad in distress, significantly enhancing the ministry's public outreach.

CabinetDiplomacySocial Media

Impact: nationalconstructive

2015 AD

Operation RaahatPolitical Action◆ Major

Under Sushma Swaraj's leadership, the Indian government conducted Operation Raahat to evacuate over 4,000 Indian nationals and foreign citizens from Yemen during the Saudi-led military intervention. The operation was widely praised for its efficiency.

EvacuationHumanitarianYemen

Impact: regionalconstructive

Addressed United Nations General AssemblyPolitical Action◆ Major

Sushma Swaraj delivered India's statement at the UN General Assembly, emphasizing India's commitment to multilateralism, counter-terrorism, and reform of the UN Security Council. She highlighted India's role in global peace and development.

UNDiplomacyForeign Policy

Impact: globalconstructive

2019 AD

Declined to contest 2019 elections due to healthPolitical Action

Sushma Swaraj announced she would not contest the 2019 general elections citing health reasons. She had been a kidney transplant recipient in 2016. This decision ended her long parliamentary career.

RetirementHealthElection

Impact: national