Ex-Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit passes away at 81, eminent politicians express grief at Congress leader's demise

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Three-time Delhi chief minister and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital in Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest, doctors said. She was 81. PTI

Three-time Delhi chief minister and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday...

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Dikshit carried out massive infrastructure development of Delhi during her tenure. She also launched a number of social welfare schemes. She is seen here with Pranab Mukherjee, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at a prayer meeting. PTI

Dikshit carried out massive infrastructure development of Delhi during her tenure. She also...

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Sheila Dikshit with former prime minister Manmohan Singh and thespian Dilip Kumar during Singh's campaign. She unsuccessfully fought the recent Lok Sabha elections from the North-East Delhi constituency. She represented New Delhi constituency in Delhi Vidhan Sabha. PTI

Sheila Dikshit with former prime minister Manmohan Singh and thespian Dilip Kumar during Singh's...

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An able administrator, Dikshit could get along well with politicians from all parties, for which she drew widespread respect. Sheila Dikshit is seen here with then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. PTI

An able administrator, Dikshit could get along well with politicians from all parties, for which...

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Veteran BJP leader LK Advani remembered former Delhi chief minister and expressed his deep sadness at her demise. He noted in a statement that he was the Union home minister when she became the chief minister and they shared a very warm and cordial working relationship. PTI

Veteran BJP leader LK Advani remembered former Delhi chief minister and expressed his deep...

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to former Delhi chief minister and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit's residence in New Delhi on Saturday and condoled her demise. Modi said Dikshit made a noteworthy contribution to the development of the national capital. PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to former Delhi chief minister and Congress leader...

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The Delhi government declared a two-day mourning in the national capital as a mark of respect for former chief minister Sheila Dikshit. PTI

The Delhi government declared a two-day mourning in the national capital as a mark of respect for...

Ex-Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit passes away at 81, eminent politicians express grief at Congress leader's demise [Photos]

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