INDIA
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The Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday mourned the demise of its former external affairs minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj. Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and members of the Rajya Sabha paid tribute to Swaraj. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu read the obituary in parliament. M Venkaiah Naidu said, “In her untimely demise, the nation has lost an able administrator, an effective parliamentarian and a true voice of people.” After the obituary, Upper House observed 2-minute silence as a mark of respect to Sushma Swaraj.