Sheila Dikshit

"Sheila Dikshit Guided Me Like Older Sister": Sonia Gandhi

India News | ANI | Sunday August 11, 2019

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Saturday that former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit guided her "more like an older sister than party colleague" when she became party chief in 1998 and described her as "the best and most effective chief minister we have had".

Navjot Sidhu As Delhi Congress Chief? No Such Decision, Says Party Leader

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 1, 2019

As Navjot Singh Sidhu's name circulated in various reports for Delhi Congress chief, a post vacant after veteran Sheila Dikshit's death last month, the party on Wednesday denied any such decision.

Will Fulfil Sheila Dikshit Dream Of Making Delhi World Class: Congress

Delhi News | ANI | Friday July 26, 2019

Working presidents of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) on Thursday paid tribute to the party's late veteran leader Sheila Dikshit and said they will carry forward her dream of making Delhi a world-class city.

"Friends In Personal Life": Sushma Swaraj Pays Tribute To Sheila Dikshit

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Sunday July 21, 2019

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj visited the residence of Sheila Dikshit today morning to pay her respects after the former Delhi chief minister died from a cardiac arrest on Saturday evening

Sheila Dikshit Cremated With State Honours, Hundreds Attend Funeral

Delhi News | Reported by Amitoj Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 22, 2019

Political leaders from across party lines said farewell to three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who died on Saturday after a cardiac arrest at the age of 81. The veteran Congress leader was cremated on Sundayat a state funeral. The Delhi government has announced a two-day mourning, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.

Sheila Dikshit Cremated With State Honours, Hundreds Present: Updates

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Sunday July 21, 2019

Three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been cremated with state honours today. Hundreds were present to pay respects to the veteran leader.

BJP's VK Malhotra Remembers Sheila Dikshit's Loyalty To Congress

India News | ANI | Sunday July 21, 2019

At a time when leaders switch sides every now and then, former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who died on Saturday, remained committed to Congress throughout her life, said BJP veteran Vijay Kumar Malhotra, one of the senior-most political figures in the national capital.

Though My Rival, Sheila Dikshit Was Warm, Affectionate: Arvind Kejriwal

India News | ANI | Saturday July 20, 2019

Hours after the demise of Congress stalwart Sheila Dikshit, her political opponents such as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BJP president of Delhi unit, Manoj Tiwari expressed grief remembering her contribution to the development of the national capital.

Delhi Will Remember Sheila Dikshit For Growth And Development: Kiran Bedi

India News | ANI | Saturday July 20, 2019

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Saturday condoled the death of the former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, who died today.

"Served Congress Till The End": Sonia Gandhi's Letter On Sheila Dikshit

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday July 21, 2019

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote a heartfelt letter to former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit's children condoling the death of the veteran leader.

Will Be Challenging To Carry Forward Sheila Dikshit's Legacy, Says Son

India News | ANI | Saturday July 20, 2019

Congress leader and son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday said it will be very challenging to carry forward his mother's legacy.

Sheila Dikshit Loved Music, Watched Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 20 Times

People | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 20, 2019

Sheila Dikshit, the veteran Congress leader and the longest serving chief minister of Delhi who died today, was fond of Western music since her young days and would sit near the radio waiting for her favourite songs to be aired. She also developed a fascination for footwear and had a good collection.

Kochi Metro A Reality For Sheila Dikshit: Former Kerala Chief Minister

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 20, 2019

Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday said that had it not been for his then Delhi counterpart Sheila Dikshit, Kerala's landmark Kochi Metro would not have become a reality.

Lost A Long Time Friend: Pranab Mukherjee On Sheila Dikshit's Death

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday July 20, 2019

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday expressed shock over the demise of Sheila Dikshit, saying "I have lost a long time friend".

Sheila Dikshit Almost Quit Politics In 2012, Stayed On After Nirbhaya

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 20, 2019

In the winter of 2012, Sheila Dikshit underwent her second angioplasty and her family wanted her to quit politics but then the horrific December 16 gang rape took place and she made up her mind not to "run away from the battlefield".