The longest serving (ex) Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dixit passed away on Saturday following a cardiac arrest
Saturday afternoon was black day for India. The longest serving (ex) Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dixit left for the heavenly abode. She passed away after condition with cardiac arrest. Dixit was admitted to Fortis Escorts Hospital who confirmed her death at 3.55 pm.
Her last rites will be held on Sunday at 2:30 PM at Nibambodh Ghat. On hearing about Sheila Dixit's passing away, Twitter mourned and maintained few minutes of silence. They also sent across condolences to her family. Delhi has also declared two-day mourning after the incident.
Not only politicians, even Bollywood celebrities also offered their condolences on her passing away. Among these celebrities were Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, Shatrughan Sinha, Urmila Matondkar, Lata Mangeshkar and Vivek Oberoi.
1. Akshay Kumar
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"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," tweeted Akshay.
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
2. Bhumi Pednekar
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"Loss of a great leader...You were really loved #ShielaDikshit ma’am.A huge loss to our country. You’ve really left behind a great legacy.May your soul rest in peace .My condolences to the family," wrote Bhumi.
Loss of a great leader...You were really loved #ShielaDikshit ma’am.A huge loss to our country. You’ve really left behind a great legacy.May your soul rest in peace .My condolences to the family
— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) July 20, 2019
3. Urmila Matondkar
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Urmila Matondkar paid her tribute by writing, "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"
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
4. Lata Mangeshkar
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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle tweeted, "Was deeply saddened to hear about Sheila ji’s demise. A remarkable woman, former CM of New Delhi and a keen admirer of all art forms. We never discussed politics but had long talks on music and poetry. May her soul rest in peace and heartfelt condolences to her family."
Was deeply saddened to hear about Sheila ji’s demise.
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 20, 2019
A remarkable woman, former CM of New Delhi and a keen admirer of all art forms. We never discussed politics but had long talks on music and poetry. May her soul rest in peace and heartfelt condolences to her family.
5. Vivek Oberoi
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"One of the tallest leaders of the @INCIndia, a graceful politician whose contribution to Delhi has been irrefutable. RIP #SheilaDikshit ji. Heartfelt condolences to #SandeepDikshit and the bereaved family. Om Shanti," tweeted Vivek Oberoi.
One of the tallest leaders of the @INCIndia, a graceful politician whose contribution to Delhi has been irrefutable. RIP #SheilaDikshit ji. Heartfelt condolences to #SandeepDikshit and the bereaved family. Om Shanti
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 20, 2019
6. Shatrughan Sinha
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"Sincerest condolences & prayers for one of the most popular, loved, admired & respected leaders of the country, #SheliaDixit. She was an extremely successful CM of Delhi, a great administrator & a fine human being. May her family, friends & supporters find the strength to bear this loss in this hour of grief. Rest in Peace," wrote Shatrughan Sinha in his tweet.
Sincerest condolences & prayers for one of the most popular, loved, admired & respected leaders of the country, #SheliaDixit. She was an extremely successful CM of Delhi, a great administrator & a fine human being. May her family, friends & supporters find the strength
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) July 20, 2019
to bear this loss in this hour of grief. Rest in Peace
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) July 20, 2019
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