Sushma Swaraj passed away in Delhi on Tuesday night at the age of 67

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday expressed shock over the death of senior BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

"Shocked to hear about the sad demise of Sushmaji Swaraj. She would always call me "Sharad Bhau''," Mr Pawar tweeted.

"We've lost a great statesman, eloquent orator, efficient administrator, fellow parliamentarian and above all a kind hearted person," Mr Pawar tweeted.

Shocked to hear about the sad demise of Sushmaji Swaraj. She would always call me 'Sharad Bhau'. We've lost a great statesman, eloquent orator, efficient administrator, fellow parliamentarian and above all a kind hearted person. — Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) August 6, 2019

Ms Swaraj (67) passed away in Delhi on Tuesday night.