Honouring Swaraj's legacy of public service, MEA decides to rename Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra as Sushma Swaraj Bhawan
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New Delhi, February 13: Waking ahead in her legacy to serve the Indian people, Centre on Thursday decided to rename Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi as Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Foreign Service Institute in the national capital as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
The announcement was made today by the Ministry of External Affairs on the eve of the birth anniversary of Swaraj and in the honour of the legacy and decades of public service of the former External Affairs Minister. The MEA said, "It is solemn tribute to the invaluable contribution of Mrs. Swaraj to Indian diplomacy, the cause of the Indian diaspora and the ethos of public service".
In honour of the legacy and decades of public service of Smt. Sushma Swaraj, it has been decided to rename Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra as Sushma Swaraj Bhawan & Foreign Service Institute as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) February 13, 2020
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Meanwhile, S Jaishankar tweeted, "Glad that the Government has decided to rename Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra as Sushma Swaraj Bhawan and Foreign Service Institute as Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service. A fitting tribute to a great public figure who continues to inspire us".
Sushma ji served India and her life is a remarkable legacy for everyone aspiring to serve the people. As EAM under PM @narendramodi ji she ensured every Indian life matters.
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) February 13, 2020
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During her four decade long career, Sushma Swaraj was elected to the Lok Sabha four times and thrice to Rajya Sabha. She served as Minister for External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Parliamentary Affairs, Health and Family Welfare. She also served as Leader of Opposition in the Lower House. Ms Swaraj also served as Chief Minister of Delhi and also a Minister in the Haryana Government.