Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, who was a vocal supporter of the revocation of Article 370, had earlier said that she was waiting to see the day in her lifetime. Her long-lived political career spanning 41 years ended in 2019 due to her deteriorating health. Swaraj, known for her knowledge of national and international matters, held various portfolios and even served as Delhis Chief Minister in 1998.