Hundreds of people, including political leaders across party lines, thronged Delhi's Lodhi Road crematorium to pay homage to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj as the BJP leader was was laid to rest on Thursday evening.
Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of Swaraj, performed her last rites.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and former Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay were present the illustrious BJP leader was cremated with full state honours.
The last journey of the BJP leader began at 3 pm from the BJP headquarters, where his mortal remains were kept in state.
Swaraj, who was the chief minister of Delhi from October-December 1998, passed away at AIIMS after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday night. She was 67.
One of the most prolific politicians of India, Swaraj's sudden demise triggered a wave of shock and grief with leaders cutting across political spectrum paying glowing tributes to the astute leader.
Swaraj had brought a rare empathy and a human approach to India's diplomacy.
