Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka as the island nation plunged into serious trouble when fresh protests erupted in the Capital city over the economic collapse.
As the condition in the neighbouring country deteriorates, Sonia Gandhi on Sunday issued a statement saying the Congress has been following with concern the evolving political situation in Sri Lanka.
"The economic challenges, rising prices, and shortages of food, fuel, and essential commodities have caused enormous hardships and distress among the people there," she said.
The Congress president further said the Congress expresses its solidarity with Sri Lanka and its people in this moment of grave crisis and hopes they will be able to overcome it.
"We hope India will continue to assist the people and government of Sri Lanka as they deal with the difficulties of the current situation," she said, adding, "The Congress party also urges the international community to extend all assistance and support to Sri Lanka." The Congress reaction came at a time when thousands of protesters stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s official residence in capital of Colombo, forcing him to flee to an unknown location.