Akhay Kumar to Virender Sehwag: Condolences poured in from all quarters
New Delhi, July 20: Nation regrets the death of veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit. Condolences have started pouring in the longest serving Chief Minister of Delhi. Politicians, Bollywood stars, sports personalities and many eminent persons expressed their grief after the news of her demise was broke on Saturday.
Shiela Dikshit was the senior-most Congress leader in its Delhi unit. She was the longest serving Chief Minister of Delhi, serving for a period of 15 years from 1998 to 2013. She was also very close to UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. She was 81-years-old.
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She
was
a
humble
and
dignified
who
commanded
respect
across
party
lines.
She
was
popular
across
the
nation,
especially
in
the
national
capital.
Eminent
persons,
from
Bollywood,
politics
and
sports
-
Actor
Akshay
Kumar,
Indian
Cricketers
Virender
Sehwag
and
Mohammad
Kaif,
former
Minister
of
External
Affairs
of
India,
Sushma
Swaraj,
BJP
leader
of
West
Bengal
Mukul
Roy
everyone
poured
their
condolence.
Former
Minister
of
External
Affairs
of
India,
Sushma
Swaraj
tweeted,
"I
am
sorry
to
know
about
the
sudden
demise
of
Sheila
Dixit
ji.
We
were
opponents
in
politics
but
friends
in
personal
life.
She
was
a
fine
human
being.
#SheilaDixit"
BJP leader of West Bengal Mukul Roy tweeted, "Pained to learn about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. I am praying to god to give enough strength to her family and loved ones to bear this loss. Om Shanti!"
Actor, Akshay Kumar tweets, "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."
Cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweets, "Extremely sad to hear of the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. Thoughts and prayers with her family and supporters in this difficult time."
Cricketer Virender Sehwag also took on to twitter to express condolence, "Sad to hear about the passing away of #SheilaDixit ji. Heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones."