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Veteran Congress leader, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passes away
Senior Congress leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away in Delhi on Saturday, 20 July. She was 81 years old.
Condoling the news of Dikshit’s demise, many political leaders across the divide took to Twitter and remembered her as a “very warm and affectionate lady”.
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
Extremely Deeply Saddened to know the sudden demise of #SheilaDixit Ji. Its Great loss to whole country. Deepest Condolences🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/rqYqDgsst8
— Renuka Chowdhury (@renukacongress) July 20, 2019
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