- Former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit died at a Private Hospital (Escorts Fortis) in Delhi. She was 81 years.
- Sheila Dikshit was one of the longest-serving Delhi Chief Minister for a period of 15-years from 1998 to 2013.
Awards
i) In 2008, Best Chief Minister of India, by Journalist Association of India.
ii) In 2009, Politician of the Year by NDTV
iii) In 2010, Dara Shikoh award by Indo-Iran Society
iv) In 2013, Delhi Women of the Decade Achievers Award by ALL Ladies League for Outstanding Public Service.
Published On : 20 Jul 2019
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