Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of late Union Minister, Sushma Swaraj, passed away on December 4. He was 73.
Kaushal was rushed to AIIMS in Delhi after complaining of chest pain in the afternoon, where doctors declared him brought dead, said a BJP leader.
Kaushal’s daughter, Bansuri Swaraj, New Delhi BJP MP, penned an emotional post on X, in which he remembered her father’s values.
“Papa Swaraj Kaushal ji, your affection, your discipline, your simplicity, your patriotism, and your boundless patience are the light of my life that will never dim,” she wrote.
“Your departure has descended upon me as the deepest pain of the heart, but the mind holds onto this belief that you have now reunited with Mother, in the presence of God, in eternal peace. Being your daughter is the greatest pride of my life, and your legacy, your values, and your blessings will be the foundation of every journey ahead,” she said further.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences on the death of Swaraj Kaushal and paid tribute to his public service in a post on X.
“Pained by the passing of Shri Swaraj Kaushal Ji. He distinguished himself as a lawyer and a person who believed in using the legal profession to improve the lives of the underprivileged. He became India’s youngest Governor and left a lasting impression on the people of Mizoram during his gubernatorial tenure. His insights as a Parliamentarian were also noteworthy. My thoughts are with his daughter Bansuri and the other family members in this sad hour. Om Shanti,” he wrote.
Born on July 12, 1952, in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, Swaraj Kaushal was appointed the Governor of Mizoram in 1990 at the age of just 37. He was also a senior advocate and had held a long career in public life and law.
His wife, Sushma Swaraj, a senior BJP leader and former external affairs minister, had passed away in August 2019 following a massive cardiac arrest at the age of 67.
An official press release was also issued by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), that read: “Shri Swaraj Kaushal, former Hon’ble Member of Parliament and former Hon’ble Governor, was brought to the AIIMS Delhi Emergency Department on December 4, 2025, at 10.45 am in critical condition. The emergency medical team immediately initiated resuscitative measures. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 1.50 pm.”
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