Swaraj Kaushal, Ex-Mizoram governor and husband of late Sushma Swaraj, dies at 73

Former Mizoram governor and senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal passed away on Thursday at the age of 73. Kaushal, husband of late BJP veteran Sushma Swaraj, was the father of New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj. "We are sorry to inform the sudden demise of former Governor of Mizoram, senior advocate Swaraj Kaushal," Delhi BJP said in a statement. According to party leaders, Kaushal complained of chest pain on Thursday afternoon and was immediately taken to AIIMS, where doctors declared him dead. The family confirmed that the cremation will be held at the Lodhi Road



crematorium.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the death of Kaushal, saying he was deeply pained by the news. Modi said Kaushal had distinguished himself as a lawyer committed to using the legal profession to uplift 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," PM Modi wrote on X.