The Delhi government announces 2-day mourning on Wednesday in the national capital as a mark of respect for senior BJP leader and Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj,  who passed away on Tuesday due to a heart attack. President Ram Nath Kovind said he was shocked to hear the news while Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this is the end of a glorious chapter in Indian politics. Last rites will be performed today at 3 pm.

"Delhi govt will observe two days state mourning as a mark of respect in the memory of former Chief Minister & senior leader respected Sushma Swaraj Ji," Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.

Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal condoled her death, saying the country has lost a great leader.

"India has lost a great leader. Sushma Ji was a very warm and remarkable person. May her soul rest in peace," Kejriwal tweeted.