New Delhi: Senior Congress lead and former chief minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday (July 20). She was 81. Bollywood celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon and Urmila Matondkar have expressed their condolences on social media.
Akshay Kumar, who will be next seen in ‘Mission Mangal’, took to Twitter to pay his last respect to the veteran political leader.
“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,” the ‘Kesari’ actor wrote on the micro-blogging site.
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 ????????
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 20, 2019
Raveena Tandon paid homage to the three times Delhi chief minister on Twitter. She wrote,” Respect and prayers????????????????????. Condolences to her family.Was a much respected and loved CM.Brought about a positive visible change in Delhi during her tenure. Rest in peace #sheiladixit . Om Shanti.”
Respect and prayers????????????????????. Condolences to her family.Was a much respected and loved CM.Brought about a positive visible change in Delhi during her tenure. Rest in peace #sheiladixit . Om Shanti.
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 20, 2019
Vivek Oberoi, who was last seen in ‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi’, wrote, ”One of the tallest leaders of the @INCIndia, a graceful politician whose contribution to Delhi has been irrefutable. RIP #SheilaDikshit ji. Heartfelt condolences to #SandeepDikshit and the bereaved family. Om Shanti.”
One of the tallest leaders of the @INCIndia, a graceful politician whose contribution to Delhi has been irrefutable. RIP #SheilaDikshit ji. Heartfelt condolences to #SandeepDikshit and the bereaved family. Om Shanti ????
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 20, 2019
”Rest in peace..Smt.Sheila Dikshit ji. You will always be loved and respected for your strength,determination,fierce and yet kind personality that made Delhi more beautiful than ever among many other things ???????? Om Shanti,” Urmila Matondkar tweeted.
Rest in peace..Smt.Sheila Dikshit ji ???????? You will always be loved and respected for your strength,determination,fierce and yet kind personality that made Delhi more beautiful than ever among many other things ???????? Om Shanti
— Urmila Matondkar (@OfficialUrmila) July 20, 2019
‘Airlift’ actress Nimrat Kaur wrote, ”Deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers on the passing of #SheilaDixit ji. A lady par excellence, someone who lead by example. An indispensable presence for generations to remember ???????? May her blessed soul rest in peace.”
Respect and prayers????????????????????. Condolences to her family.Was a much respected and loved CM.Brought about a positive visible change in Delhi during her tenure. Rest in peace #sheiladixit . Om Shanti.
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 20, 2019
Richa Chadha also expressed her condolences on social media. Check out her tweet!
#SheilaDixit demise will feel like a personal loss to anyone who grew up in Delhi. During my school and college, the green cover of Delhi actually grew by 300% ! A tall leader. Rest in peace ma’am. Condolences to family. ❣️
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) July 20, 2019
”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 tweeted.
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 (@mangeshkarlata) July 20, 2019
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