Sheila Dikshit, former chief minister of Delhi and president of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, died on Saturday aged 81. The country's leading politicians paid tribute to Ms. Dikshit, who served as Delhi's chief minister for three terms from 1998-2013.
'Sheilaji personified Delhi and the aspirations of its citizens'
In the passing away of Sheila Dikshit ji, the Grand Old Lady of Delhi, the nation, Delhi and the Congress party have suffered an irreparable loss. For nearly two decades, Sheilaji personified Delhi and the aspirations of its citizens. She served them with her heart and mind and they gave her their abundant love.Every resident of Delhi will feel that he or she has today lost a member of his or her family.May Sheilaji’s soul rest in peace.— P. Chidambaram , Congress leader
'A huge loss for Delhi'
Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace. — Arvind Kejriwal , Delhi Chief Minister
'The country has lost a dedicated Congress Leader of the masses'
I am shocked to hear the sudden passing away of Smt. Shiela Dixit. In her death the country has lost a dedicated Congress Leader of the masses. People of Delhi will always remember her contribution to the development Delhi during her tenure as Chief Minister for three years. — Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister
'A beloved daughter of the Congress Party'
I am 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 three-term chief minister, in this time of great grief.” — Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president
'She would hug me whenever we met'
Sheilaji will always be remembered for her years of exemplary governance and immense contribution to the development of Delhi. I will miss her wise counsel, her sweet smile and the warmth with which she would hug me whenever we met.— Priyanka Gandhi, Congress General Secretary
'She transformed the face of Delhi'
We regret to hear of the passing (away) of Smt 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. — Indian National Congress , @INCIndia
'Widely respected cutting across party lines'
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! — Rajnath Singh , Minister of Defence
'We had long talks on music and poetry'
Was deeply saddened to hear about Sheila ji’s demise.A remarkable woman, former CM of New Delhi and a keen admirer of all art forms. We never discussed politics but had long talks on music and poetry. May her soul rest in peace and heartfelt condolences to her family. — Lata Mangeshkar
'Her term a period of momentous transformation for the capital'
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 — Ram Nath Kovind, President
'She made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development'
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. — Narendra Modi , Prime Minister
'You were a mother figure in my life'
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..Delhi will miss you Ma’am, u were a mother figure in my life...#RIPSheilaDixit — Manoj Tiwari,BJP MP for Northeast Delhi
'Believed in politics based on Gandhian philosophy and principles'
Contribution of Sheila Dikshit will always be remembered for the transformation of New Delhi in terms of civic facilities.Dikshit was sensitive towards civic issues and believed in a politics based on Gandhian philosophy and principles.— Kamal Nath , Madhya Pradesh CM.
'Able administrator, visionary leader, gracious person'
Deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Smt Sheila Dikshit ji, former Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi. She was an able administrator, visionary leader and a gracious person. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.— Anil Baijal, Lt. Governor of Delhi
'She was a mass leader'
“Deeply sad and anguished to know about the demise of Sheila Dikshit ji. It is a great loss for Congress. She was a mass leader and would be hugely missed. — Ashok Gehlot , Rajasthan CM
Delhi would never be able to forget its creator ‘Maa’
I am saddened to hear the death of our leader and former chief minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit ji. Recently I got the opportunity to get her blessings. This changed and shining Delhi would never be able to forget its creator ‘Maa’ (mother). — Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh CM
'Her heart was always set on working for the people'
Saddened to hear that Smt Sheila Dikshit has passed away, a true congressperson she worked tirelessly building Delhi into a world class city, yet her heart was always set on working for the people, a loss for India, my condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul. — Sachin Pilot , Rajasthan Deputy CM
'One of the fiercest leaders of the INC'
Deeply saddened by the news of demise of Sheila Dikshit ji, stalwart of Indian politics and one of the fiercest leaders of the INC. Sheila ji transformed the capital and shaped it into how we know it today in her three terms as the chief minister.I extend my heart felt condolence and support to the family in these trying times. Her passing away is a national loss. May her soul rest in peace. — Jyotiraditya Scindia , Congress leader
'Will remember the way she groomed me as a young politician'
Hard to believe-My mentor and a mother like figure to me SheilaDikshit ji is no more.Delhi can never forget her contributionI will always thankfully remember the way she groomed me as a young politician and granted me valuable learning experience under her guidance! OmShanti. — Ajay Maken , Congress leader
'She always maintained good relations with me'
“Deeply saddened at the passing (away) of Sheila Dikshit Ji. When I became MP, she was the Parliamentary Affairs Minister. She always maintained good relations with me. We will all really miss her. — Mamata Banerjee , West Bengal CM.
'Popular across party lines'
She was popular across party lines. She will be remembered for a long time for her contribution in the development of Delhi.— Naveen Patnaik , Odisha CM
'An end of an era of her stature of leaders'
Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit , a popular CM and veteran leader. She was truly an end of an era of her stature of leaders, not in Delhi but nationally. She will be remembered for her compassion, humanity and visionary leadership in the transformation of Delhi into a world class capital city with modern infrastructure. — Anand Sharma , Congress leader
'Toiled to build a modern, vibrant and dynamic new city'
Sheila Dikshit’s presence will be sorely missed not just in the Congress but by the people of Delhi, where she had toiled during her three terms as chief minister, to build a modern, vibrant and dynamic new city to meet their aspirations. — Capt. Amarinder Singh , Punjab CM
'A caring host, a personal mentor and family friend'
Very saddened by the news of @SheilaDikshit ji’s demise. She was @INCIndia’s tallest urban leader & a popular CM who transformed Delhi for the better. She was also a caring host, a personal mentor & family friend. My condolences to Sandeep & his family in their hour of grief. — Milind Deora , Congress leader
'We have lost a senior Congress leader and an able administrator'
Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Smt Sheila Dikshit, former CM of Delhi. Her tenure as CM of our capital city will always be remembered. We have lost a senior Congress leader and an able administrator. My sincere condolences to her family members.— Sharad Pawar , Nationalist Congress Party president
'Giving respect to opposition views in administrative matters'
Apart from her contribution in politics & development of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit will be remembered for efforts of giving respect to opposition views in administrative matters.— Prof. Vijay Kumar Malhotra , Former M.P. & former LOP in Delhi Assembly.
Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Sheila Dikshit. The veteran leader had served as Delhi's chief minister for three terms. She had also served as Governor of our State. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family.— Pinarayi Vijayan , Kerala CM
