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Two-day state mourning in Delhi for Former CM Sheila Dikshit

The Delhi government has announced a two-day state mourning for former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who passed away on Saturday evening, at the age of 81

By IANS
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The Delhi government announced two-day state mourning for former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who passed away on Saturday evening.

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The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

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Dikshit, who was Delhi Chief Minister for three consecutive terms (1998-2013) and a senior Congress leader, died on Saturday from cardiac arrest. She was 81

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At Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee office, the Indian flag was lowered to half-mast after her sudden demise.

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