New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of former Mizoram governor and senior Advocate Swaraj Kaushal.

In a post shared on X, Kejriwal described Kaushal as a 'distinguished legal luminary' whose contributions to public life and the legal fraternity would be remembered for years to come.

'Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Swaraj Kaushal ji, former Governor of Mizoram and a distinguished legal luminary. His contributions to public life and the legal fraternity will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Om Shanti,' Kejriwal's X post read.

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Swaraj Kaushal was 73 and the husband of the late Union Minister Sushma Swaraj. He passed away on Thursday, his daughter, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, confirmed.

In a social media post, Bansuri Swaraj remembered her father for his affection, discipline, simplicity and boundless patience.

In a post on X, Bansuri Swaraj shared, 'Papa Swaraj Kaushal ji, your affection, your discipline, your simplicity, your patriotism, and your boundless patience are the light of my life that will never dim. Your departure has descended upon me as the deepest pain of the heart, but the mind holds onto this belief that you have now reunited with Mother, in the presence of God, in eternal peace. Being your daughter is the greatest pride of my life, and your legacy, your values, and your blessings will be the foundation of every journey ahead.'

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences on the demise of Swaraj Kaushal on Thursday. PM Modi said that his thoughts were with BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and the other family members.

In a post on X, PM Modi shared, 'Pained by the passing of Shri Swaraj Kaushal Ji. He distinguished himself as a lawyer and a person who believed in using the legal profession to improve the lives of 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,' he further shared.

Born on 12 July 1952 in Solan, Swaraj Kaushal was appointed as the governor of Mizoram at the age of 37 in 1990. (ANI)