Swaraj Kaushal, husband of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and father of BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, passed away today (December 4, 2025) at the age of 73. The Delhi BJP confirmed the news of his death. He was one of India’s most respected senior lawyers and also served as the Governor of Mizoram. Known for his honesty and sharp thinking, he had a strong reputation in public life. The BJP said his last rites will be held today at 4:30 pm at the Lodhi Road crematorium. His death is being seen as a major loss to the fields of law and politics in the country.
Who was Swaraj Kaushal?
Swaraj Kaushal was much more than just “Sushma Swaraj’s husband.” He was a respected legal expert, a key figure in bringing peace to Northeast India, and one of India’s youngest governors. With his death today, Bansuri Swaraj has lost not only her father but also her guide and teacher. He became the Governor of Mizoram at the young age of 37, a milestone that even many senior leaders never reach. Appointed in 1990, he served in the role until 1993 and remains the youngest governor in India’s history.
Swaraj Kaushal also served as a Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana between 1998 and 2004. As a senior advocate in the Supreme Court, he handled several significant and high-profile cases. His career left a lasting impact on both law and public service in the country.
A key figure who helped bring peace to Mizoram
Swaraj Kaushal is remembered not just for the posts he held, but for the impact he created. His contribution to ending unrest in Northeast India was remarkable. He played a major role in the Mizo Peace Accord and is often called its main architect. During the peak of the insurgency in Mizoram, he started peace talks with underground leader Laldenga. His efforts helped end years of conflict and restore peace in the region.
A love story that began during the Emergency
The love story of Sushma Swaraj and Swaraj Kaushal feels almost like a film. They came from different political beliefs—Sushma was part of the Jan Sangh (now BJP), while Swaraj Kaushal followed socialist ideology. They met in 1975 during the Emergency, when both were young lawyers defending George Fernandes. Working closely on the case brought them together, and they fell in love.
With their families’ approval, they got married on July 13, 1975. Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) himself blessed their union. Sushma Swaraj often said that whatever she achieved in life was because of her abilities, but her strength came from the unwavering support of her husband.
