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Veteran Congress leader and ex-Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit dies

Veteran Congress leader and ex-Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit dies

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | 20 Jul 2019, 11:00 am

New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Veteran Congress leader Sheikh Dikshit, who had served as the Delhi Chief Minister for several terms, passed away on Saturday.

She was 81.

She had served as Delhi CM three times.

She reportedly died at a hospital in Delhi.

Condoling her death, the Congress party tweeted: "We regret to hear of the passing 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."

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