Former Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit passed away at the age of 81. The veteran Congress leader breathed her last at a hospital in the national capital on July 20. According to reports, she was suffering from a heart ailment for a long time.
Sheila Dikshit mortal remains were brought back to her residence in the evening and the last rites will be performed on Sunday. Dr Ashok Seth, Director, Escorts Fortis informed that Sheila Dikshit suffered a cardiac arrest at 3:15 pm. Thought, she was put on a ventilator, she passed away at 3:55 pm.
Dikshit had served as Delhi Chief Minister for a period of 15 years from 1998 to 2013. Currently, she was holding the office of Delhi Congress president. “We regret to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit. Lifelong congresswoman and as three time CM of Delhi she transformed the face of Delhi. Our condolences to her family and friends. Hope they find strength in this time of grief,” Congress said in a tweet.
We regret to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit. Lifelong congresswoman and as three time CM of Delhi she transformed the face of Delhi. Our condolences to her family and friends. Hope they find strength in this time of grief. pic.twitter.com/oNHy23BpAL
— Congress (@INCIndia) July 20, 2019
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
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..
Delhi will miss you Ma’am, u were a mother figure in my life…#RIPSheilaDixit— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) July 20, 2019
