‘A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else,’ goes a famous adage. Well, Sushma Swaraj, by all means, was the stronger one.
Breaking gender bars, Sushma Swaraj became an inspiration across party lines. I followed her public speaking when I became a spokesperson myself, and I learnt so much from her.
Arun Jaitley has been a key political support for Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Although poor health made him step out of govt formation, speculation is rife over the informal role he could play.
As multiple explosions rocked Sri Lanka, Sushma Swaraj offered help, information and reassurance to Indian citizens. This is only one instance of Sushma rising to the occasion and coming to the aid of fellow Indians.
Swaraj has carried to the world New Delhi’s message of peace, with a firm warning that a violation of India’s borders will not be tolerated. In delivering a tough message with grace, the minister has impressed again
As the West remains consumed with its internal problems, the Gulf states are looking for new partners and India’s pro-active engagement has given New Delhi a new profile.