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PM Modi on Sheila Dikshit’s death: 'Deeply saddened by the demise'

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, He Said.

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Aniruddha Dhar | Updated on: 20 Jul 2019, 05:52:04 PM
PM Modi on Sheila Dikshit’s death: 'Deeply saddened by the demise'

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit, saying she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi's development. In a tweet, he offered his condolence to her family and supporters.

"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," he said.

Dikshit passed away at a hospital here following a prolonged illness "Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti," Modi said.

Dikshit breathed her last at 3.55 pm at Fortis Escorts hospital, doctors said.  She was president of Delhi Congress. She served as Delhi's chief minister for 15 years from 1998-2013 and also served as the governor of Kerala.

She unsuccessfully fought the recent Lok Sabha elections from the North-East Delhi constituency. She represented New Delhi constituency in Delhi Vidhan Sabha.

Dikshit became an MP for the first time from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh in 1984. She was also a close associate of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and a minister in his cabinet.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those who condoled her death. 

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First Published : 20 Jul 2019, 05:52:04 PM

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