Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata on Thursday, recalling his stature as a respected figure not only in India but globally. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai at the age of 86 on Wednesday.
Shah acknowledged Tata’s remarkable leadership in transforming the Tata Group, especially during a pivotal time when change was crucial. “Shri Ratan Tata passed away yesterday. I extend my heartfelt tributes to him. He was a respected industrialist not just in India but the world. He took on leadership of Tata Group at a time when it was important for the Tata Group to make changes,” Shah said.
He said that Tata’s legacy will continue to inspire and guide professionals in the industry. “He transformed the way of working and the many businesses of Tata Group. The business group under the leadership of Ratan Tata ji did a lot of work in many other areas including education and cancer treatment. Ratan Tata’s legacy will guide people in the industry,” the Home Minister added.
Amit Shah will also attend the last rites of Ratan Tata at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) lawns in south Mumbai. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also paid tribute to Ratan Tata, stating that the loss can never be compensated.
“This loss can never be compensated. The country will always miss him. I pay my tributes to him,” CM Patel said.
The mortal remains of Ratan Tata, draped in the national flag, have been kept at the NCPA lawns for the public to pay their last respects. According to a statement from Tata Trust, the remains of Ratan Tata will embark on their final journey at 4 p.m. today.
Born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, Ratan Tata was the Chairman of the Ratan Tata Trust and the Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He served as the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, from 1991 until his retirement in 2012, after which he was appointed Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. In 2008, he was honored with the country’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.
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