New Delhi, Sep 3 - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday expressed grief over the untimely death of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajshekhar Reddy.

Describing Reddy as an able administrator, strategist and a dedicated leader, Dikshit said: 'He used to strive hard to implement welfare schemes of aam aadmi (common people). With his demise Andhra Pradesh and the country has lost a popular leader. It is an irreparable loss.'

Reddy died in a helicopter crash Thursday.