Twitter Condoles the Death of Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit

She was a trooper: Twitter condoles the death of three-time Delhi CM and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit.

Condolences pour in for former Delhi Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Sheila Dikshit who passed away in Delhi at the age of 81.

According to the Director of Escorts Fortis, Dr Ashok Seth, Dikshit suffered a cardiac arrest at 3:15 pm, after which she was put on ventilator. She breathed her last at 3:55 pm.

Indian leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to pay their respects.

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

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

I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Sheila 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.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 20, 2019

Bollywood and the sports community also mourned the loss of the three-time Delhi Chief Minister.

Deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers on the passing of #SheilaDixit ji. A lady par excellence, someone who lead by example. An indispensable presence for generations to remember 🙏🏼 May her blessed soul rest in peace.

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) July 20, 2019

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

I'm deeply saddened to hear about the untimely death of Sheila Dixitji. A fierce champion of the people, she dedicated her life to better Delhi. A huge loss for the capital. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends 🙏

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 20, 2019

Extremely sad to hear of the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. Thoughts and prayers with her family and supporters in this difficult time.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 20, 2019

Sad to hear about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. Heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 20, 2019

Undoubtedly a much beloved chief minister for Delhi. Dignified till the very end and that rare politician who was genuinely liked. Granny type affability even when you disagreed with her, quite apart from her competency as CM https://t.co/HSNJDHdlPw

— barkha dutt (@BDUTT) July 20, 2019

Very sad news to hear for us all.. Our Ex Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit has sadly passed but has left us with her beautiful memories..May God bless her soul, Rest in peace .. pic.twitter.com/CIxwIOOvkx

— King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) July 20, 2019

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Sheila Dixit ji. May you rest in peace. My condolences to the family.

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 20, 2019

“She Was a Trooper”

So sad to hear about the death of Sheila dixit - what a trooper she was. I remember how excited everyone at @juggernautbooks was when she came to our offices to be in conversation with @sagarikaghose. Elegant, cool tempered, savvy - I rather loved her

— Chiki Sarkar (@Chikisarkar) July 20, 2019

How strange it is that even the last tweet by Sheila Dikshit ji was about Delhi only.
She loved Delhi by her Dil that’s why she took our capital to greater heights.
Her contribution to Delhi and its upliftment is hugeeeeeeeeeeeeee#RIP #sheiladixit pic.twitter.com/PMVwvV3IIO

— Amador (@mohitsirpal) July 20, 2019

Sheila Dixit was a politician of another time, a politician with decency, gentility & a sharp political instinct wreathed in smiles. Will miss her & her warm hugs whenever we met . Rest in Peace, Sheilaji pic.twitter.com/ZP1e4tUucK

— sonia singh (@soniandtv) July 20, 2019

Old guard Congresswoman with a strong focus on development issues. Feisty until the end. Iffy loyalist. Reluctant populist. #SheilaDixit, RIP.

— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) July 20, 2019