Mumbai's Dabbawalas mourn death of Queen Elizabeth II

Mumbai: Mumbai Dabbawala Association mourned the demise of the longest-serving monarch of the UK, Queen Elizabeth II.

Subhash Talekar, the Chairman of the Association said that Mumbai Dabbawala has had a very close relationship with British Royal Family ever since Prince Charles visited India.

"Mumbai Dabbawala Association has had a very close relationship with British Royal Family ever since Prince Charles visited India. We are very sad to hear about the death of Queen Elizabeth II and all Dabbawalas pray that her soul rests in peace," said Subhash Talekar.

Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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.

After the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son Charles, who took the regnal name of Charles III, has become the new monarch. 10-day mourning was declared over the death of Elizabeth II, who was a formal head of state in 15 countries.