Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj has paid homage to deceased former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala on Tuesday.

Swaraj, who arrived at Nepal along with various Indian leaders, visited Dashrath Stadium where the mortal remains of former PM Koirala are kept for public viewing to pay last respects.

Indian leaders accompanying Minister Swaraj are Deputy Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma, Janta Dal United leader Sharad Yadav, CPI General Secretary Sitaram Yechuri and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

The Indian delegation team also signed a condolence book and expressed their tribute to Koirala.

The Indian foreign minister will also meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today after paying tribute to Koirala.

She will return home at 8 pm today itself.