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New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and three-time Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away Saturday afternoon (20 July 2019) at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute here.

She was 81.

She was brought to the hospital in a “critical condition with cardiac arrest”, a Fortis Escorts statement 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. Condolences to her family and supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/jERrvJlQ4X

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 20, 2019

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I’m devastated to hear about the passing away of Sheila Dikshit Ji, a beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond.

My condolences to her family & the citizens of Delhi, whom she served selflessly as a 3 term CM, in this time of great grief.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 20, 2019

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