PM mourns death of Sonia Gandhi`s mother Paola Maino

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her deep shock and sadness at the demise of Paola Maino, mother of Sonia Gandhi, President of the Indian National Congress.

In a condolence letter, Sheikh Hasina extended profound condolences to Gandhi and her family members who lost their dearest relative, according to a press release of the Prime Minister's Press Wing.

The Premier offered her prayers to the Almighty to give courage and fortitude to them to bear this irreparable loss.

“I can relate that the passing away of parents leaves a permanent vacuum in our hearts which can never be filled by anyone else,” she said.

The Prime Minister also prayed for salvation of the departed soul of late Paola Maino.