Sushma Swaraj was an Indian politician who served as the Minister of External Affairs of India. Born on February 14, 1952, she was a prominent figure in Indian politics and diplomacy. As a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Swaraj held several key positions in the government, including Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs. Her tenure as Minister of External Affairs was marked by her strong advocacy of non-aligned foreign policy and her efforts to promote India's global standing.