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Sad to hear of the passing of Smt Sheila Dikshit, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a senior political figure. Her… https://t.co/zSEe6jl6Aa — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1563619823000

Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. Blessed with a warm and affable personality, she made a notewor… https://t.co/PBGVwo0FEp — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1563619972000

I express my profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit today… https://t.co/uQ2Nqcm8oz — VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) 1563620389000

दिल्ली की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और वरिष्ठ कांग्रेस नेता श्रीमती शीला दीक्षित @SheilaDikshit जी का आज आकस्मिक निधन हो ग… https://t.co/Ab6ky8p6g3 — Lok Sabha Speaker (@loksabhaspeaker) 1563620701000

I am saddened and shocked at the passing away of Smt Sheila Dikshit. A former Union Minister, 3 time CM and Governo… https://t.co/bdsDZfESTE — Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) 1563624176000

I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Sheila Dikshit Ji, a beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with… https://t.co/kiLqvdbP9I — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1563621090000

दिल्ली की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्रीमती शीला दीक्षित जी के निधन से अत्यंत दुखी हूँ। मैं उनके परिजनों और समर्थकों के प्र… https://t.co/q0VVj9xNPI — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 1563620900000

The passing away of former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dixit is deeply saddening. She was a tall Congress… https://t.co/qgPhJxlCJR — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) 1563619892000

Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a hug… https://t.co/rqMbBcKZvO — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1563619517000

Sheilaji will always be remembered for her years of exemplary governance and immense contribution to the developmen… https://t.co/rudIsP5NYY — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) 1563624204000

Deeply shocked and anguished to know about the demise of Sheila Dixit Ji. it is a great loss for Congress Party. Sh… https://t.co/fkcwPLmwz9 — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) 1563620209000

I extend my heart felt condolence and support to the family in these trying times. Her passing away is a national l… https://t.co/jPADNMHrm5 — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) 1563620749000

Deeply saddened at the passing of Sheila Dikshit Ji. When I became MP, she was the Parliamentary Affairs Minister.… https://t.co/cymO7jc8ke — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 1563620178000

Extremely pained at the sudden death of Sheila Dikshit ji. A political era has passed away with her. Had known her… https://t.co/ibX3E3yVZN — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) 1563619753000

Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Smt Sheila Dikshit, former CM of Delhi. Her tenure as CM of our capita… https://t.co/UABixwmo40 — Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) 1563621604000

This is the most terrible news to hear, rest in peace Ma’m, you were an inspiration for many women like me who join… https://t.co/GJrI4jcyax — Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) 1563619380000

Deeply pained to hear the sad and sudden demise of Sheila Dixit Ji Ex CM Delhi.. May God bless her soul and give he… https://t.co/d4wM1LzSng — Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) 1563620541000

NEW DELHI: Veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday at the age of 81. Leaders across the political spectrum paid glowing tributes to the senior leader, who was the chief minister of Delhi from 1998 to 2013.President Ram Nath Kovind called "her term in office a period of momentous transformation for the capital for which she will be remembered". Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sheila Dikshit had made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi's development.Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he was shocked to hear about the death of Sheila Dikshit. "In her death the country has lost a dedicated Congress leader of the masses. People of Delhi will always remember her contribution to Delhi's development during her tenure as CM for 3 term, " the former PM said.Rahul Gandhi called her a beloved daughter of the Congress party and said he was devastated to hear about her death. "I shared a close personal bond with her," Rahul said on Twitter.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said she is deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. "She loved me, whatever she did for Delhi & the country, people will remember it. She was a big leader of party, her contribution towards party, politics of nation and especially to Delhi, is immense," she said.