Condolences pour in for Dikshit; Prez, PM recall her contributions in Delhi's development

Condolences poured in from various quarters after the demise of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday, with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalling her contributions to the development of the national capital.

A veteran Congress leader, Dikshit (81) died after suffering a cardiac arrest at a private hospital here Saturday afternoon.

Offering condolences to Dikshit's family and associates, President Kovind said, "Her term in office was a period of momentous transformation for the capital for which she will be remembered."

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu hailed her as "a good administrator". "I express my profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Delhi," the vice president's secretariat said in a tweet.

In a tweet, Prime Minister 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."

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