Queen Elizabeth II kept Mahatma Gandhi's handkerchief, Prime Minister Modi told the story

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. He breathed his last at Balmoral Castle. She had been ill for some time. This year marked 70 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who was born in 1926. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son Charles will now become the new King of Bitrane at the age of 73.

Condolences are pouring in from countries around the world after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In India, leaders including President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee among other leaders condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth II and expressed condolences to the people of Britain.

Expressing grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the people of Britain. PM Modi tweeted and wrote, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. He provided inspiring leadership to his nation and people and displayed dignity and decency in public life. Saddened by his passing, my thoughts are with his family and the people of Britain at this sad time. After this, PM Modi wrote in another tweet, I had memorable meetings with Queen Elizabeth II during my visits to the UK in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget his warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings, he showed me the handkerchief that Mahatma Gandhi had gifted him at his wedding.

The world has lost a great personality in the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. An era has passed when he ran his country and people for more than 7 decades. I share the grief of the people of the UK and extend my heartfelt condolences to the family.

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences on the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II. He tweeted, "My condolences to the people of Britain and the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. He had a long and glorious reign, he served his country with utmost commitment and respect.