SHEILA DIKSHIT
Who was Rakesh Mehta? Ex-Delhi chief secretary who led 2010 Commonwealth Games preparations during Sheila Dikshit's tenure died by suicide
Rakesh Mehta death reason: Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, was found dead at his Noida home on Sunday. Police recovered a note in which he cited the reason for his death. Mehta served as Delhi's chief secretary from 2007 to 2010 under Sheila Dikshit, overseeing preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and had earlier headed the Delhi Transport Corporation.
Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide in Noida
Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta died by suicide at his Noida residence. Police recovered a suicide note citing mental and health issues as reasons. Mehta, a 1975-batch IAS officer, served over three years under Sheila Dixit. He oversaw key infrastructure projects and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. His family has not lodged a complaint as police investigate the circumstances.
Delhi wants Sheila Dikshit's development model, not 'false propaganda' of PM Modi, Kejriwal: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi criticized the development models of PM Modi and AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, advocating for the real development model of former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit. Citing issues such as inflation, unemployment, pollution, and corruption, he stressed the need for genuine progress. Gandhi also promised a caste survey if Congress won the Delhi Assembly elections.
AAP will shrink to single digit in Delhi polls due to their misdeeds: Congress' Sandeep Dikshit
Sandeep Dikshit of Congress criticized AAP's governance and predicted their defeat in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. He emphasized the achievements of Sheila Dikshit's tenure and claimed the AAP government has not met its promises. Congress has announced 48 candidates, while AAP has candidates for all 70 seats. Elections are set for February.
Arvind Kejriwal's insistence on full state powers misplaced, ruse to shift blame for failures: Congress
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday said Arvind Kejriwal is the only chief minister of Delhi who has sought full powers to function and is blaming external factors for his failure to deliver. He said Sheila Dikshit, who had been chief minister of Delhi for 15 years, initiated a host of developmental projects in her time with the same powers even when there was a BJP government at the Centre.
Congress launches theme song ahead of Delhi polls
Talking to reporters, Delhi Congress chief Subhash Chopra said through its theme song, the party will tell people about "prosperous Delhi" during the 15-year tenure of the Sheila Dikshit govt. Congress president Sonia Gandhi and senior leaders, including late Sheila Dikshit, Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi, feature in the song which shows work done by Congress.
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Sheila Dikshit dead: She was well till Friday, the end came all of a sudden
The 81-year-old suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on her way to the hospital, sources said.
Sheila Dikshit loved footwear, western music!
Dikshit had mentioned about these in her autobiography "Citizen Delhi: My Times, My Life" published last year.
Sheila Dikshit was a beloved daughter of Congress: Rahul Gandhi
A beloved daughter of the Congress Party, with whom I shared a close personal bond: Rahul
Pay your tribute to former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit
Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit passed away Saturday at a private hospital here, her family and the Congress said. She was 81.
Rahul Gandhi hints at no tie-up with AAP, tells Congress workers to win all seven seats
Rahul's statement comes a day after after Sonia Gandhi met with Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit and discussed the likely issues around the alliance.
Sheila Dikshit takes charge as Delhi Congress chief
Three new working presidents -- Devender Yadav, Haroon Yusuf and Rajesh Lilothia -- also took charge along with Dikshit.
Anti-Corruption Branch bid to give Sheila Dikshit clean chit: AAP
Comparing the summons notice Kapil Mishra himself received with the one sent to Dikshit on Wednesday-,he said, "I felt big shock after looking at the notice."
Send Sheila Dikshit to jail for water tanker scam: Arvind Kejriwal
AAP government in June 2015 constituted a fact-finding committee to probe the irregularities in hiring some 385 stainless steel water tankers.
CoI in CNG scam, an attempt by Arvind Kejriwal to save Sheila Dikshit: BJP
BJP accused Arvind Kejriwal of trying to "save" former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit by setting up CoI to probe the alleged 2002 CNG fitness scam of Rs 100 crore.
Congress 'throwing in the towel' ahead of Delhi polls: BJP
BJP today accused Congress of "throwing in the towel" ahead of Delhi Assembly elections after former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's comment that the party may extend support to Aam Aadmi Party in case of a hung verdict.
Aam Aadmi Party slams Centre for 'protecting' Sheila Dikshit
The party has been demanding sacking of Dikshit and the registering of a case against her. The state unit of the BJP has also demanded the resignation.
Sack Sheila Dikshit as Kerala Governor, demands AAP
The AAP today demaded the sacking of Sheila Dikshit as the Kerala Governor in the wake of scathing remarks by the CAG.
Ex-CM Sheila Dikshit moves HC to oppose plea of AAP govt in graft case
Sheila Dikshit moved the Delhi High Court to oppose the plea of the then AAP govt to withdraw the appeal filed by her dispensation against a lower court order.
AAP government enemy of unauthorised colonies: Arvinder Singh Lovely
A livid Congress today hit back at the Delhi Government's recommendation seeking action against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on the basis of a Lokayaukta order.
Assembly polls 2013: All over for Sheila Dikshit right from beginning
An aam aadmi emerged as the giant killer in the formidable New Delhi, a constituency identified with Sheila Dikshit.
Sheila Dikshit resigns as Delhi Chief Minister
Conceding her defeat in the State Assembly Elections, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday sent her resignation to the Lt Governor.
Assembly polls 2013: BJP leading in six seats in Delhi, AAP ahead in four
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is leading in her New Delhi constituency where she is facing Kejriwal and BJP's Vijender Gupta.
Sheila Dikshit misleading people on managing public utility: BJP
Terming Dikshit's remark as "insensitive" that no one should complain about water as no one has died of thirst, the party demanded an apology from her.
KISS, Delhi branch to start functioning from this year
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Achyut Samanta, Founder of KIIT & KISS, were among the distinguished persons present on the occasion.
BJP protests outside CM's residence against power tariff hik
Scores of BJP activists led by Delhi unit chief Vijay Goel today courted arrest here today while protesting against power tariff hike in front of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence.
Sheila Dikshit government pursuing anti-people policies: Kejriwal
Addressing a public meeting here, he also alleged that Dikshit was acting as a "broker" for power distribution companies.
Sheila to meet Moily to stop black marketing of LPG cylinders
Sheila Dikshit said she will meet Moily in a day or two to brief him about some dealers resorting to black marketing of LPG cylinders.
CAG report: BJP demands Sheila Dikshit's resignation over CWG scam
BJP demands Sheila Dikshit's resignation over CWG scam, Congress was accused of "maintaining double standards & trying to save her".
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