New Delhi: August 6 marks the first death anniversary of former Union Foreign Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, who passed away on this day in 2019. Known for her charismatic personality and her connect with the people, Swaraj was one of India’s favorite Foreign Ministers to date.
Swaraj’s stature as a national leader gained prominence when she started reaching out to people’s calls for help especially those in stress in foreign countries.
Twitter users on Thursday remembered the late BJP leader and first woman Chief Minister of Delhi on her first death anniversary and paid tribute to her. Leaders of several other parties also took to their official twitter handles and raised above party lines to remember Sushma Swaraj. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Union Home Minister Amit Shah,
Here are some of the tweets from the campaign:
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Remembering Sushma Ji on her first Punya Tithi. Her untimely and unfortunate demise left many saddened. She served India selflessly and was an articulate voice for India at the world stage.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2020
Here is what I had spoken at a prayer meet in her memory. https://t.co/nHIXCw469P
A year later, remembering #SushmaSwaraj with respect & affection. Om Shanti. https://t.co/E15diqHbJc
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 6, 2020
Tributes to Sushma Swaraj ji on her punyatithi.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 6, 2020
Sushma ji was a towering figure of Indian polity, an outstanding parliamentarian and a brilliant orator who dedicated her entire life in the service of the nation. Her ideals will continue to inspire the generations to come.
Remembering & paying my respects to one the most dynamic leaders of our country Aadarniya #SushmaSwaraj ji on her 1st death anniversary.
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) August 6, 2020
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What is secularism? Hear out #SushmaSwaraj's speech in Parliament.
— Nidhi Taneja (India TV) (@nidhiindiatv) August 6, 2020
Remembering #SushmaSwaraj on her first death anniversary. My forever favourite ❤️
pic.twitter.com/pMsoEhckEk
It’s already been a year and I still can’t believe you’re gone.
— Sukhpreet Kaur (@GSukhpreet) August 6, 2020
You were never died in my memories....
Sometimes I just look up and say we will meet again some day !
Miss you didi ... @SushmaSwaraj #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/FOpxiZtBEo
"Even If You Are Stuck on Mars, Indian Embassy Will Help You"
— ?? Zoya ?? (@Zoya_nafidi) August 6, 2020
— #SushmaSwaraj
Remembering Sushma Swaraj ma'am on her first death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/Ytyo5KMImY
She was the hope of Indians stranded in various parts of the world.
— Sunil Deodhar (@Sunil_Deodhar) August 6, 2020
She was the example of woman empowerment.
She was the proud daughter of Bharat Mata who exceptionally served the people and country for years.
She epitomised Dignity.
My humble tributes to #SushmaSwaraj ji. pic.twitter.com/JmNPiyKxSc
Today, every Indian remembers #SushmaSwaraj ji with fondness and gratitude. She was omnipresent in the way she addressed the issues of all Indians across the globe. She taught us the humility with which I pay my tributes on her first death anniversary. ? pic.twitter.com/Oz9UKkZOMX
— Ernest Mawrie (@ErnestMawrie) August 6, 2020
An extraordinary orator, able administrator, visionary leader & compassionate human being, Padma Vibhushan #SushmaSwaraj ji’s contributions to the nation are remembered today on her first death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/z7w4ahtHbj
— Bhavya Bishnoi (@bbhavyabishnoi) August 6, 2020
Remembering with love & affection our most powerful orator in parliament, #SushmaSwaraj ji a year since she left us. A motherly figure & role model to many, she will be remembered as an excellent minister & astute politician. pic.twitter.com/mKtLMfhMI9
— Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) August 6, 2020
One of the glorious chapters of Indian Politics & my all time favourite ? #SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/yVx6670LQl
— vkas shetty (@iamvkishetty) August 6, 2020
"Even if you are stuck on the Mars, Indian Embassy there will help you..." Remembering one of the greatest leaders a great human being #SushmaSwaraj ji on her 1st death Anniversary... आप यादों में रहेंगी सुषमा जी.. ???#SushmaSwaraj #deathanniversary pic.twitter.com/KGXwGKUo47
— Bishnupriya (@Khayali_Bini) August 6, 2020
First woman leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, first woman CM of Delhi, first spokesperson of a National party...
— ट्विटर मिनिस्टर(unofficial) (@kingshivam009) August 6, 2020
Remembering #SushmaSwaraj Ji on her death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/58Vn1jRpCP
Remembering our former Minister for External Affairs Smt @SushmaSwaraj ji on her first death anniversary! ?#SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/NEgAFsLYWY
— Dr TP Senkumar (@drtpsenkumar) August 6, 2020
Remembering our former Minister for External Affairs Smt @SushmaSwaraj ji on her first death anniversary! ?#SushmaSwaraj pic.twitter.com/NEgAFsLYWY
— Dr TP Senkumar (@drtpsenkumar) August 6, 2020
My tribute to #SushmaSwaraj Ji on her 1st death anniversary. Will always remember her as a great orator, visionary leader and above all a compassionate human being. pic.twitter.com/JFj2NZRPA7
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 6, 2020
Heartfelt tribute to one of the most loved leaders Smt. #Sushmaswaraj on her Punyatithi. She taught many of us how to use social media to make this world a better place. pic.twitter.com/RpOukhqQIZ
— Arun Bothra (@arunbothra) August 6, 2020
I fondly remember Sushma Swaraj jee on her first Death anniversary.
— Gaurav Mishra (@Imkgauravmishra) August 6, 2020
An exceptional leader who has left a vacuum in Indian politics.
Iron Lady of my time!#SushmaSwaraj #सुषमा_स्वराजpic.twitter.com/lKHLkDPCQL
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Malegaon (Maharashtra), Nov 23: In a closely contested election, Mohammad Ismail Abdul Khalique of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has retained the Malegaon Central assembly seat, winning by a razor-thin margin of 162 votes.
This victory in the north Maharashtra constituency marks a significant turnaround for Khalique, who previously enjoyed a commanding lead in the 2019 elections, winning by over one lakh votes.
Khalique, an Islamic scholar, received a total of 1,09,653 votes this time, narrowly defeating his nearest rival, Asif Shaikh Rasheed of the Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra party, who got 1,09,491 votes.
There were a total of 13 candidates contesting in this Muslim dominated constituency. Barring Khalique and Rasheed, two other candidates -- Shaan-e-Hind Nihal Ahmed of Samajwadi Party and Ejaz Baig Aziz Baig managed below 10,000 votes. Other remaining candidates were below 1,000 votes.
This election marks Khalique's third term as an MLA. He initially represented the Malegaon Central seat in 2009 as a member of the Jan Surajya Shakti party.
However, Khalique faced a setback in the 2014 elections when he contested under the banner of the Nationalist Congress Party and lost.
His return to the assembly in 2019 under the AIMIM banner solidified his political presence, and despite the significantly reduced margin this year, he has once again emerged victorious.
The results highlight the competitive nature of the Malegaon Central constituency and underscore Khalique's resilience in maintaining his position amidst changing political dynamics.