New Delhi: Writing a letter to Sushma Swaraj-s husband Swaraj Kaushal, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the demise of former External Affairs Minister. Gandhi said that the 67-year-old BJP leader was a lady of extraordinary gifts and gave Indian diplomacy a human face as she reached out to help citizens in distress.

In her condolence letter to Sushma Swaraj-s husband Swaraj Kaushal, Sonia Gandhi said: "I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing away of your beloved wife." Gandhi said Sushma Swaraj was a lady of -extraordinary gifts- and her courage, determination, dedication and ability were manifest in every position she held. "Above all, it was her warm personal qualities that brought a special lustre to her years in public and political life," she said.