Sonia Gandhi condoles Queen Elizabeth II's death, calls 'Was a symbol of constancy'

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday offered her condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II and said that while it is a moment of sadness, it is also a time to celebrate her long reign.

“The passing away of Queen Elizabeth, a great and much-loved figure of our times, is a moment of sadness, but also a time to celebrate her long and devoted reign as



sovereign of the United Kingdom and head of the Commonwealth,” Sonia Gandhi said in a statement.

The statement further read, “For generations across the world, in a period of rapid change over seven decades, she was a symbol of constancy and continuity. Her passing is also an occasion to remember her warm association with our country, cherished by her and by us.”