Both Jaipal and Sushma left an indelible imprint on the national canvas | The Indian Express

Both Jaipal and Sushma left an indelible imprint on the national canvas | The Indian Express

Written by M Venkaiah Naidu |Updated: August 10, 2019 8:29:46 am

The writer is the Vice-President of India.

Both Jaipal and Sushma left an indelible imprint on the national canvas

Both Jaipal and Sushma belonged to that group of political leaders who had strong convictions based on their vast knowledge and rich experience.

Former union minister S Jaipal Reddy passed away and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on July 28,  and August 6, 2019.

The passing away of two distinguished and dear friends, Jaipal Reddy and Sushma Swaraj, within 10 days has left me with a sense of loss. Jaipal Reddy, 77, and Sushma Swaraj, 67, were more like my siblings — Jaipal was an elder brother and Sushma, a younger sister. They were outstanding parliamentarians, able administrators and brilliant orators. Both had several similarities and their share of differences; similarities include their abilities, disabilities and their long and successful stints in public life