Senior Congress leader and 3-time chief minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit has breathed her last breath at 3:30 PM today in Delhi’s Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. She was admitted there at around 10.30 AM this morning.
She is said to be having cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). It is said that she had to be kept on a ventilator. The longest-serving chief minister underwent heart surgery in France the previous year.
It is said that Sheila Dikshit has been undergoing treatment under the supervision of Dr. Seth at Fortis Escorts Hospital. Sheila served as chief minister of Delhi for a long period of 15 years from 1998 to 2013 making her the longest-serving chief minister.
“Sheila Dikshit was managed well by a team of doctors. At 3:15 pm she again suffered a cardiac arrest. She was put on ventilator and at 3:55 pm she passed away peacefully,” Dr Ashok Seth, Director, Escorts Fortis said.
“We regret to hear of the passing of Sheila Dikshit. Lifelong congresswoman and as three time CM of Delhi she transformed the face of Delhi. Our condolences to her family and friends. Hope they find strength in this time of grief.” The Congress party tweeted.
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
“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, Former Congress Party President.
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
“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.” Tweeted the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Sheila Dikshit was awarded ‘Best CM of India’, ‘Politician of the Year’ and ‘Delhi Women of the Decade Achievers Award 2013’. Her contribution to the development of Delhi was much appreciated.
We, the Telegraph Star staff, convey our condolences to the family, supporters, and well-wishers of Sheila Dikshit ma’am. May her soul rest in peace.