Ratan Tata's death: PM Narendra Modi speaks to Noel Tata; Amit Shah will attend the funeral

By Bricksnwall | 2024-10-10

Ratan Tata, the Tata Group's long-time chairman, died on Wednesday night at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. He was 86.

Ratan Tata's death: On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked with Ratan Tata's brother, Noel Tata, and conveyed condolences on the loss of the renowned industrialist and philanthropist. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend Ratan Tata's burial on behalf of the Government of India.

Ratan Tata, the Tata Group's long-time chairman, died on Wednesday night at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. He was 86.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left on a two-day visit to Laos to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit.

In a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Ratan Tata as a "visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, and an extraordinary human being." He praised Ratan Tata's most distinctive quality, "his passion for dreaming big and giving back."

"He was at the forefront of championing causes like education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare to name a few."

Modi recalled his meetings with Tata, saying, "I met him frequently in Gujarat while I was the Chief Minister. We would discuss many subjects. His points of view were really interesting to me. These exchanges continued when I arrived in Delhi. His death has caused me much sorrow. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family, friends, and admirers. "Om Shanti."

The Maharashtra government has declared a day of mourning on Thursday to remember Ratan Tata, according to the Chief Minister's Office.

On October 10, Maharashtra's government offices will fly the national flag at half-mast. According to the announcement, no entertainment events will take place on Thursday.

Source: Hindustan Times