Tributes pour in for former Delhi CM Sheila Dikhsit

Dikshit (81) passed away here following a prolonged illness.

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Several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have expressed their condolences on the veteran Congress leader's Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit demise.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed sorrow at the demise of former Delhi chief minister, saying her term in office was a period of momentous transformation for the national capital.

Dikshit (81) passed away here following a prolonged illness.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Dikshit had made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi's development.

President Kovind offered condolences to the senior leader's family and associates.


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Vice President Naidu expressed grief over her demise.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said it is a huge loss for Delhi and her contributions will always be remembered.


Former PM Manmohan Singh.


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Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari said Dikshit was like a mother figure for him.


Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi writes to Sandeep Dikshit & Latika condoling the passing of Sheila Dikshit

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi


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