Sheila Dikshit passes away: Delhi govt declares 2-day state mourning; last rites on Sunday

businesstoday.in | Updated Jul 20, 2019, 11:30 PM IST

Fomer Delhi Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit died on Saturday in New Delhi at the age fo 81 years. Shiela Dikshit had been ill for a long time and was reportedly admitted at around 10.30 am in a city hospital today. She passed away around 3.55 pm, as per media reports. She was put on ventilator and at 3:55 pm she passed away peacefully. Her mortal remains were brought back to her residence later in the evening. The last rites will be performed at 2:30pm on Sunday.

Sheila Dikshit passes away: Delhi govt declares 2-day state mourning; last rites on Sunday

Jul 20, 2019 4:57 PM IST

President Ram Naath Kovind tweets on her demise

President Ram Nath Kovind has tweeted today that CM Sheila Diksit will be remembered for the "momentous transformation for the capital" during her tenure at office.

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

Jul 20, 2019 5:00 PM IST

Her demise a huge loss for Delhi, says Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condoled the demise of his predecessor Sheila Dikshit and said her contribution will always be remembered.

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

Jul 20, 2019 5:03 PM IST

Sehwag wishes heartfelt condolences to her family

Virender Sehwag tweet that he was sad hear about the passing away of Shela Dixit, while wishing heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.

Sad to hear about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. Heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:05 PM IST

Congress greives on lifelong congresswoman's death

"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

Jul 20, 2019 5:07 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi wishes condolences to her family

"I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Shiela Dikshit Ji, a beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond.

My condolences to her family & the citizens of Delhi, whom she served selflessly as a 3 term CM, in this time of great grief, " former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet.

Jul 20, 2019 5:11 PM IST

PM deeply saddened by Dixit's demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that he was saddened by the demise of the former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit.

"Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti," he added on his tweet today.

Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi development. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:16 PM IST

It was a big shock for me, says BJP Delhi President, Manoj Tiwari

BJP MP & BJP Delhi President, Manoj Tiwari, on an interview with ANI, sadi that the news cams as a big shock to him as he had met her recently.

"I remember how she welcomed me like a mother. Delhi will miss her. May God give her family and her closed ones the strength to bear this loss" he added further.

BJP MP & BJP Delhi President, Manoj Tiwari: I had met her recently, it is a big shock. I remember how she welcomed me like a mother. Delhi will miss her. May God give her family and her closed ones the strength to bear this loss. #sheiladixit pic.twitter.com/nqOmU2lQ0I
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:20 PM IST

What terrible terrible news : Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah, Former CM of Jammu and Kashmir, said that Former CM Dixit will be greatly missed, adding that she did wonders for national capital and was always was a very warm and affectionate person.

Just heard about the tragic demise of @SheilaDikshit ji. What terrible terrible news. Ive 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

Jul 20, 2019 5:27 PM IST

Sheila Dikshit had been undergoing treatment

As per media sources, Dikshit had been undergoing treatment at Fortis Escorts hospital under the supervision of Dr Seth for the past few years. She had undergone angioplasty in November 2012 and was also treated for infection some time ago.

81 year old Dikshit has undergone a heart surgery in France in 2018. Ashok Seth, chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart institute had advised that the procedure be performed at University Hospital in Lille, France under the care of Dr Thomas Modine.

Jul 20, 2019 5:30 PM IST

Sheila Dixit's mortal remains brought to residence

Sheila Dixit's mortal remains have been brought to her residence in Nizamuddin.

Delhi: Mortal remains of Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit brought to her residence in Nizamuddin. pic.twitter.com/NRR8eBlvIr
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:33 PM IST

My thoughts are with her bereaved family, tweets Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh, the Defense Minister of the nation tweeted,"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.

He added that she was widely respected cutting across party lines.

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.

Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:37 PM IST

Urmila Matondkar tweets RIP Smt.Sheila Dikshit ji

Urmila Matondkar , recently actress-turned-politician said that Dixit will always be loved and respected for her strength, determination, fierce and yet kind personality that made Delhi more beautiful than ever among many other things.

Rest in peace..Smt.Sheila Dikshit ji You will always be loved and respected for your strength,determination,fierce and yet kind personality that made Delhi more beautiful than ever among many other things Om Shanti
— Urmila Matondkar (@OfficialUrmila) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:41 PM IST

Condolences to her family and supporters: Tripura CM

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb tweet that he was in shock about Sheila Dixit's demise and passed condolences to her family.

Her contribution to Indian politics will always be remembered, he added.

Deeply shocked and saddened to hear the news of the demise of Sheila Dikshit ji. Her contribution to Indian politics will always be remembered.

Condolences to her family and supporters in this hour of grief.

Om Shanti! pic.twitter.com/kSHOC80Usi
— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:44 PM IST

Smriti Irani tweet on Sheila Dixit's demise

Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development Smriti Irani tweet on Sheila Dixit's demise,saying "Deeply saddened by the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit ji. "

Deeply saddened by the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit ji. My heartfelt condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:46 PM IST

RIP Sheila Dixit Ji: Aam Aadmi Party

Aam Aadmi Party, in their official twitter account, said that the party is deeply saddened by demise of Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit ji.

We are deeply saddened by demise of Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit ji. We offer our heartfelt sorrow and condolences to Sheila Ji's family. May her soul Rest in peace. Om Shanti! #SheilaDixit pic.twitter.com/Ya6XNOL4hd
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:49 PM IST

Extremely sad to know abut her demise, says Akshay Kumar

Actor Akshay Kumar has tweeted that he is extremely sad about the news of her demise, quoting that the former Congress Leader and Ex- Delhi CM had effectively changed the face of Delhi during her tenure.

Extremely sad to know about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji...she effectively changed the face of Delhi during her tenure. Heartfelt condolences to her family
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 5:53 PM IST

She was a fine human being: Sushma Swaraj

Former Minister of External Affairs of India Sushma Swaraj, who admitted in her tweet being an opponent of the demised Ex- Delhi CM Dixit, said that she felt sorry to hear about the sudden demise of Sheila Dixit ji, adding that she was a fine human being.

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

Jul 20, 2019 5:55 PM IST

Extremely pained at the sudden death of Sheila Dikshit ji, tweets Punjab CM

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, " tweeted Capt.Amarinder Singh, the Chief Minister of Punjab, on the news of Dixit's demise today.

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

Jul 20, 2019 5:57 PM IST

She was a wonderful human being, says Shashi Tharoor

Shahi Tharoor, MP for Thiruvananthapuram today tweeted on Dixit's demise that she was an outstanding Chief Minister, a warm & outgoing friend & above all a wonderful human being.

He added, "I am privileged to have known her since my college days. I shall miss her terribly — & so does Delhi already."

She was an outstanding Chief Minister, a warm & outgoing friend & above all a wonderful human being. I am privileged to have known her since my college days. I shall miss her terribly & so does Delhi already. https://t.co/50hptkFuAX
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) July 20, 2019

Jul 20, 2019 6:07 PM IST

2-day state mourning over Sheila Dikshit's demise

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Delhi said that the government has decided to declare 2-day state mourning over the demise of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia: Delhi government has decided to declare 2-day state mourning over the demise of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. pic.twitter.com/z1BFkak4l5
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2019