The former Delhi chief minister breathed her last today, 20 July, at the age of 81.
Sheila Dikshit death: Lata Mangeshkar, Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Anupam Kher offer condolences
Mumbai - 20 Jul 2019 22:44 IST
Our Correspondent
Former chief minister of Delhi and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit breathed her last today, 20 July, at a Delhi hospital due to cardiac arrhythmia. She was 81. Dikshit was the only CM of Delhi to hold the chair for three terms.
As soon as the news of her demise was made public, condolences from various corners of the country and the world started pouring in. This also includes people from the Hindi film fraternity.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar paid her tribute by tweeting: “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.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is currently in New York, wrote: “Just woke up in NY to the sad news about the demise of #SheilaDikshit ji. Had the privilege of meeting her at various occasions. She was a very warm, affectionate and a dignified person and politician. We will miss her. Om Shanti.”
Just woke up in NY to the sad news about the demise of #SheilaDikshit ji. Had the privilege of meeting her at various occasions. She was a very warm, affectionate and a dignified person and politician. We will miss her. Om Shanti.🙏 pic.twitter.com/FCezQbCQyK
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 20, 2019
Actor Akshay Kumar also offered his condolences on the micro-blogging site: “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.”
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
Similarly, other known names like Varun Dhawan, Raveena Tandon, Rekha Bhardwaj, Richa Chadha and Bhumi Pednekar also paid tribute to the late politician.
Saddened to hear about the passing away of #ShielaDixit maam. Condolences to the family and her loved ones.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) July 20, 2019
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
Rest in Peace #sheiladixit ji 🙏🙏 https://t.co/H6YONfuuTg
— rekha bhardwaj (@rekha_bhardwaj) July 20, 2019
#SheilaDixit demise will feel like a personal loss to anyone who grew up in Delhi. During my school and college, the green cover of Delhi actually grew by 300% ! A tall leader. Rest in peace ma'am. Condolences to family. ❣️
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) July 20, 2019
Respect and prayers🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻. Condolences to her family.Was a much respected and loved CM.Brought about a positive visible change in Delhi during her tenure. Rest in peace #sheiladixit . Om Shanti.
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 20, 2019
