New Delhi, July 21: The last rites of Sheila Dikshit, veteran Congress leader and three-time chief minister of Delhi, will be performed today. Sheila Dikshit will be accorded a state funeral by the Delhi government. Dikshit breathed her last at a private hospital in the national capital. News18, Times Now, DD News, ABP News and other channels are expected to host live streaming of Sheila Dikshit's funeral and last rites. Scroll down to watch the live online telecast of Dikshit's funeral and cremation ceremony.

According to the Delhi Congress, mortal remains of Sheila Dikshit will be brought at the party headquarters at 11:30 am. Congress leader and workers will then pay final respects to Dikshit. "Her last rites will be performed at 2.30 pm at Nigam Bodh Ghat crematorium," the party said. The Delhi government has announced two-day mourning for Dikshit, who was Chief Minister for three consecutive terms (1998-2013). Sheila Dikshit Dies at 81: Journey of The Woman Who Became Congress Warhorse in Delhi.

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Sheila Dikshit was brought to the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute around 10:30 am on Saturday in a critical condition. A multi-disciplinary team of doctors, led by the institute's Chairman Ashok Seth carried out advanced resuscitative measures. "Her condition stabilised temporarily. But she had another cardiac arrest and despite all the efforts, she died at 3:55 pm," a hospital statement said. Sheila Dikshit Death: From President Kovind to PM Narendra Modi And Rahul Gandhi, Here's How Politicians React to Former Delhi CM's Demise.

Reacting to Dikshit's death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress leader made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi’s development. "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," PM Modi tweeted.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described Diskhit's death as "huge loss for Delhi". "Just now got to know about the extremely terrible news about the passing away of Mrs Sheila Dikshit Ji. It is a huge loss for Delhi and her contribution will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to her family members. May her soul rest in peace," Kejriwal tweeted.

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