New Delhi, September 8: Condolences poured in from the political fraternity after Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the UK, died on Thursday at 96.
President Droupadi Murmu also offered condolences on the solemn occasion. “In the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of UK, the world has lost a great personality. An era has passed since she steered her country and people for over 7 decades. I share the grief of people of UK and convey my heartfelt condolence to the family,” the President tweeted.
In the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of UK, the world has lost a great personality. An era has passed since she steered her country and people for over 7 decades. I share the grief of people of UK and convey my heartfelt condolence to the family.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 8, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth II as he hailed her “inspiring leadership”.
Taking to Twitter, the Prime Minister recalled his memorable meetings with the Queen during his UK visits in 2015 and 2018. “I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings, she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture,” PM Modi tweeted.
I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture. pic.twitter.com/3aACbxhLgC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2022
US President Joe Biden and the First Lady drove down to the British Embassy in Washington to sign the condolence book and pay their respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
“We mourn for all of you. She was a great lady, I’m so delighted I got to meet her,” Biden said on Thursday as he walked over to the embassy staff.
Other Indian political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also offered condolences on the Queen`s passing away.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his condolences to the people of the United Kingdom and the Royal Family and said that she had served her country with utmost dignity.
