Sushma Swaraj, India's former minister of External Affairs, was born on February 14. As India prepares to honour the late Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary, it is an appropriate time to reflect on the incredible journey of this legendary woman who made an indelible mark on Indian politics and diplomacy.

Sushma Swaraj's political career exemplified her continuous devotion to public service. Born on February 14, 1952, in Ambala, Haryana, she started politics at an early age, motivated by her ideological beliefs and a desire to contribute to the country's progress.

Swaraj's political career was punctuated by various milestones, including her appointment as the youngest Cabinet Minister in the Haryana government at the age of 25. Her climb through the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks was rapid, and she handled a variety of ministerial responsibilities at both the state and national levels.