From Amit Shah to Rajnath Singh here's how leaders from BJP reacted to Sheila Dikshit's demise
Former Chief Minister of Delhi Smt Sheila Dikshit passed away later in the evening after suffering from cardiac arrest. Sheila Dikshit was 81-year old when she was admitted to Escorts Fortis at around 3:15 pm today. Dr. Ashok Seth confirmed that Sheila Dikshit died due to cardiac arrest after she was put on a ventilator.
Sheila Dikshit was the longest-serving Chief Minister of Delhi from 1998 to 2013 before Arvind Kejriwal of Aam Aadmi Party defeated her by a huge margin. Sheila Dikshit was a highly respected politician in the political cloud of Delhi.
Many leaders from the opposition have conveyed their condolences after the news of her demise broke. From Rajnath Singh to Amit Shah and Sushma Swaraj everyone took to their official Twitter handle to share their grief.
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
दिल्ली की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती शीला दीक्षित जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुखी हूँ। मैं उनके परिजनों और समर्थकों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर दु:ख की इस घड़ी में उनके परिवार को शक्ति दे और दिवंगत आत्मा को चिर शांति प्रदान करे ।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 20, 2019
ॐ शांति शांति शांति
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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 20, 2019
Sheilaji was widely respected cutting across party lines. My thoughts are with her bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti!
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. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019
Sorry to know that former Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. #SheilaDikshit is no more. Condolences to her family, friends and followers.
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) July 20, 2019
दिल्ली की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री शीला दीक्षित जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला। दिल्ली के विकास के लिये उनका योगदान उल्लेखनीय रहा है। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि उन्हें मोक्ष प्रदान करें। ॐ शांति
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) July 20, 2019
कांग्रेस पार्टी की वरिष्ठ नेता एवं दिल्ली की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती शीला दीक्षित जी के निधन की खबर सुनकर अत्यंत दुःख हुआ।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 20, 2019
मेरी संवेदनाएं उनके परिजनों के साथ हैं और ईश्वर से प्रार्थना करता हूँ कि दिवंगत आत्मा को वे अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें।
ॐ शांति।
Deeply pained to hear the sad and sudden demise of Sheila Dixit Ji Ex CM Delhi.. May God bless her soul and give her eternal peace..
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) July 20, 2019
Delhi will miss you Ma’am, u were a mother figure in my life...#RIPSheilaDixit
Sushma Swaraj wrote, “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.” Amit Shah also took to his Twitter handle to express his grief and prayed for her family’s well being.
Rajnath Singh wrote, “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!”
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First published: 20 July 2019, 17:46 IST