Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered condolences on the demise of Sheila Dikshit and said that the county has lost a dedicated Congress leader in her death. Manmohan Singh also said that people of Delhi will always remember the contribution Sheila Dikshit made during her tenure as Delhi chief minister.

The three-time former Delhi chief minister, Sheila Dikshit, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the age of 81. She was admitted to Delhi's Fortis Escorts Heart Institute at 10:30 am this morning. Sheila Dikshit passed away at 3:55 pm.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Manmohan Singh said that he was shocked to hear about the death of Sheila Dikshit.

Manmohan Singh, "I am shocked to hear the sudden passing away of Shiela 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 chief minister for three terms."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his condolences to Sheila Dikshit's family and said that the Congress leader was a "warm and affable personality" and had made a noteworthy contribution to the development of Delhi when she was a chief minister. PM Modi's tweet was followed by his picture with Sheila Dikshit.

Taking to Twitter, Narendra Modi said, "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."

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 July 20, 2019





President Ram Nath Kovind also said that the time Sheila Dikshit was in office, it was a period of a "momentous transformation" for Delhi.

He said, "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."

Meanwhile, Sheila Dikshit's mortal remains have been brought to her residence in Nizamuddin. Her last rites will be performed at 2.30 pm on Sunday.