New Delhi: Former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 years in Fortis Escort Heart institiute. She was suffering from heart ailment for a long time.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at her residence in Delhi.PM Modi paid tribute
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute at her residence in Nizamuddin. He said, "Sheila Dikhshit ji was a motherly figure, as a social & a political worker her contribution was immense to Delhi and the country; whole country is sad over her demise".Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute
- UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at her residence in NizamuddinUPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid tribute
- BJP MP and BJP Delhi President, Manoj Tiwari also paid tribute at her residenceManoj Tiwari also paid tribute
- Congress MP from Assam, Pradyut Bordoloi expressed grief over the demise. He said, "We are saddened to know the demise of Smt Shila Dixit. She was an extra ordinary leader. She had a motherly attitude. She was modern. With her demise, Congress party has lost a remarkable leader".
Congress MP from Assam, Pradyut Bordoloi expressed grief - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his grief on this terrible news and offered condolences to her family members.
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Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 20, 2019Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 20, 2019
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- Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also tweeted on her demise.
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Just heard about the tragic demise of @SheilaDikshit ji. What terrible terrible news. I’ve always known her as a very warm & affectionate lady. She did wonders for Delhi as CM & will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May her soul rest in peace.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Just heard about the tragic demise of @SheilaDikshit ji. What terrible terrible news. I’ve always known her as a very warm & affectionate lady. She did wonders for Delhi as CM & will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May her soul rest in peace.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 20, 2019Just heard about the tragic demise of @SheilaDikshit ji. What terrible terrible news. I’ve always known her as a very warm & affectionate lady. She did wonders for Delhi as CM & will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May her soul rest in peace.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 20, 2019
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- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences.
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I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Sheila Dikshit Ji, a beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
My condolences to her family & the citizens of Delhi, whom she served selflessly as a 3 term CM, in this time of great grief.
">I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Sheila Dikshit Ji, a beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 20, 2019
My condolences to her family & the citizens of Delhi, whom she served selflessly as a 3 term CM, in this time of great grief.I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Sheila Dikshit Ji, a beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 20, 2019
My condolences to her family & the citizens of Delhi, whom she served selflessly as a 3 term CM, in this time of great grief.
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- Former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh expressed grief and said, "I am shocked to hear the sudden passing away of Smt Shiela Dixit. In her death the country has lost a dedicated Congress Leader of the masses. People of Delhi will always remember her contribution to the development during her three tenure as Chief Minister of Delhi".
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Sheila Dikshit's demise.
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Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019
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- Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi offered condolencesPriyanka Gandhi offered condolences
- Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu took to twitter to condole the demise of Sheila Dikshit.
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I express my profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit today. She was a good administrator. #SheilaDikshit pic.twitter.com/uusV7uIi9q
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I express my profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit today. She was a good administrator. #SheilaDikshit pic.twitter.com/uusV7uIi9q
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) July 20, 2019I express my profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit today. She was a good administrator. #SheilaDikshit pic.twitter.com/uusV7uIi9q
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) July 20, 2019
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- Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot tweeted on Sheila Dikshit's demise.
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Saddened to hear that Smt Sheila Dikshit has passed away, a true congressperson she worked tirelessly building Delhi into a world class city, yet her heart was always set on working for the people, a loss for India, my condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul pic.twitter.com/FCugKnMAvN
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Saddened to hear that Smt Sheila Dikshit has passed away, a true congressperson she worked tirelessly building Delhi into a world class city, yet her heart was always set on working for the people, a loss for India, my condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul pic.twitter.com/FCugKnMAvN
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) July 20, 2019Saddened to hear that Smt Sheila Dikshit has passed away, a true congressperson she worked tirelessly building Delhi into a world class city, yet her heart was always set on working for the people, a loss for India, my condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul pic.twitter.com/FCugKnMAvN
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) July 20, 2019
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- East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir also expressed grief
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I'm deeply saddened to hear about the untimely death of Sheila Dixitji. A fierce champion of the people, she dedicated her life to better Delhi. A huge loss for the capital. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends 🙏
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I'm deeply saddened to hear about the untimely death of Sheila Dixitji. A fierce champion of the people, she dedicated her life to better Delhi. A huge loss for the capital. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends 🙏
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 20, 2019I'm deeply saddened to hear about the untimely death of Sheila Dixitji. A fierce champion of the people, she dedicated her life to better Delhi. A huge loss for the capital. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends 🙏
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 20, 2019
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- Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari also tweeted
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Deeply pained to hear the sad and sudden demise of Sheila Dixit Ji Ex CM Delhi.. May God bless her soul and give her eternal peace..
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Delhi will miss you Ma’am, u were a mother figure in my life...#RIPSheilaDixit
">Deeply pained to hear the sad and sudden demise of Sheila Dixit Ji Ex CM Delhi.. May God bless her soul and give her eternal peace..
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) July 20, 2019
Delhi will miss you Ma’am, u were a mother figure in my life...#RIPSheilaDixitDeeply pained to hear the sad and sudden demise of Sheila Dixit Ji Ex CM Delhi.. May God bless her soul and give her eternal peace..
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) July 20, 2019
Delhi will miss you Ma’am, u were a mother figure in my life...#RIPSheilaDixit
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- Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia oferred his condolences.
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Deeply saddened by the news of demise of Sheila Dikshit ji, stalwart of Indian politics and one of the fiercest leaders of the INC. Sheila ji transformed the capital and shaped it into how we know it today in her three terms as the chief minister.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Deeply saddened by the news of demise of Sheila Dikshit ji, stalwart of Indian politics and one of the fiercest leaders of the INC. Sheila ji transformed the capital and shaped it into how we know it today in her three terms as the chief minister.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) July 20, 2019Deeply saddened by the news of demise of Sheila Dikshit ji, stalwart of Indian politics and one of the fiercest leaders of the INC. Sheila ji transformed the capital and shaped it into how we know it today in her three terms as the chief minister.
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) July 20, 2019
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- Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar took to twitter to express his grief.
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Extremely saddened to hear about the passing away of our senior leader Sheila Dikshit ji.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
She was one of the best chief minister's India has seen and transformed our nation's capital through her administrative skills. pic.twitter.com/5Bhl6XprzC
">Extremely saddened to hear about the passing away of our senior leader Sheila Dikshit ji.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 20, 2019
She was one of the best chief minister's India has seen and transformed our nation's capital through her administrative skills. pic.twitter.com/5Bhl6XprzCExtremely saddened to hear about the passing away of our senior leader Sheila Dikshit ji.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 20, 2019
She was one of the best chief minister's India has seen and transformed our nation's capital through her administrative skills. pic.twitter.com/5Bhl6XprzC
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- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief.
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The passing away of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dixit is deeply saddening. She was a tall Congress leader known for her congenial nature.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti!
">The passing away of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dixit is deeply saddening. She was a tall Congress leader known for her congenial nature.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 20, 2019
Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti!The passing away of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dixit is deeply saddening. She was a tall Congress leader known for her congenial nature.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 20, 2019
Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti!
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- President of India Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted.
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Sad to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a senior political figure. Her term in office was a period of momentous transformation for the capital for which she will be remembered. Condolences to her family and associates #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Sad to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a senior political figure. Her term in office was a period of momentous transformation for the capital for which she will be remembered. Condolences to her family and associates #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 20, 2019Sad to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a senior political figure. Her term in office was a period of momentous transformation for the capital for which she will be remembered. Condolences to her family and associates #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 20, 2019
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- Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj offered condolences
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I am sorry to know about the sudden demise of Sheila Dixit ji. We were opponents in politics but friends in personal life. She was a fine human being. #SheilaDixit
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I am sorry to know about the sudden demise of Sheila Dixit ji. We were opponents in politics but friends in personal life. She was a fine human being. #SheilaDixit
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 20, 2019I am sorry to know about the sudden demise of Sheila Dixit ji. We were opponents in politics but friends in personal life. She was a fine human being. #SheilaDixit
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 20, 2019
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- Congress leader Ajay maken also tweeted
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Hard to believe-My mentor and a mother like figure to me #SheilaDikshit ji is no more.
— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Delhi can never forget her contribution
I will always thankfully remember the way she groomed me as a young politician and granted me valuable learning experience under her guidance! OmShanti pic.twitter.com/7G6xB2UIbC
">Hard to believe-My mentor and a mother like figure to me #SheilaDikshit ji is no more.
— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) July 20, 2019
Delhi can never forget her contribution
I will always thankfully remember the way she groomed me as a young politician and granted me valuable learning experience under her guidance! OmShanti pic.twitter.com/7G6xB2UIbCHard to believe-My mentor and a mother like figure to me #SheilaDikshit ji is no more.
— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) July 20, 2019
Delhi can never forget her contribution
I will always thankfully remember the way she groomed me as a young politician and granted me valuable learning experience under her guidance! OmShanti pic.twitter.com/7G6xB2UIbC
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- Rajya Sabha BJP MP Vijay Goel expressed grief.
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Extremely pained to hear about tragic demise of Smt. @SheilaDikshit Ji. I had family relations with her. She played crucial role in the development of Delhi. May her soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tBjq3wXymH
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Extremely pained to hear about tragic demise of Smt. @SheilaDikshit Ji. I had family relations with her. She played crucial role in the development of Delhi. May her soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tBjq3wXymH
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 20, 2019Extremely pained to hear about tragic demise of Smt. @SheilaDikshit Ji. I had family relations with her. She played crucial role in the development of Delhi. May her soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/tBjq3wXymH
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 20, 2019
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- Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh also took to twitter to offer condolences
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Extremely pained at the sudden death of Sheila Dikshit ji. A political era has passed away with her. Had known her for 40 years. She was like an elder sister to me, guiding and supporting me in my difficult moments. I will miss you Sheila ji. RIP.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Extremely pained at the sudden death of Sheila Dikshit ji. A political era has passed away with her. Had known her for 40 years. She was like an elder sister to me, guiding and supporting me in my difficult moments. I will miss you Sheila ji. RIP.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 20, 2019Extremely pained at the sudden death of Sheila Dikshit ji. A political era has passed away with her. Had known her for 40 years. She was like an elder sister to me, guiding and supporting me in my difficult moments. I will miss you Sheila ji. RIP.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 20, 2019
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- General secretary INC KC Venugopal also tweeted
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Deeply saddened to know about the untimely demise of Smt. Sheila Dikshit ji. She dedicated her life to the service of the people, in various capacities. Her passing away is an irreplaceable loss to the Congress party. May her soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/I3FQkDiAcX
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) July 20, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Deeply saddened to know about the untimely demise of Smt. Sheila Dikshit ji. She dedicated her life to the service of the people, in various capacities. Her passing away is an irreplaceable loss to the Congress party. May her soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/I3FQkDiAcX
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) July 20, 2019Deeply saddened to know about the untimely demise of Smt. Sheila Dikshit ji. She dedicated her life to the service of the people, in various capacities. Her passing away is an irreplaceable loss to the Congress party. May her soul Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/I3FQkDiAcX
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) July 20, 2019
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