Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that Industrialist Ratan Tata, who breathed his last on Wednesday night in Breach Candy Hospital, will be cremated with full state honours.
CM Shinde said that Tata’s mortal remains will be kept at NCPA from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for the public to pay respect.
In a post on X, CM Shinde stated everyone will always remember his determination after the 2008 Mumbai attack.
खो गया देश का अनमोल रत्न
रतनजी टाटा नैतिकता और उद्यमशीलता के अपूर्व और आदर्श संगम थे.लगभग 150 वर्षों की उत्कृष्टता और अखंडता की परंपरा वाले टाटा ग्रुप की कमान सफलतापूर्वक संभालने वाले रतनजी टाटा एक जीवित किवदंती थे.उन्होंने समय-समय पर जिस निर्णय क्षमता और मानसिक दृढ़ता का परिचय… https://t.co/u6MdkdheCC
— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) October 9, 2024
“His firm decisions, courageous attitude and social commitment will always be remembered. The last rites of late Ratanji Tata will be performed with full state honours,” the Chief Minister said.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said Ratan Tata’s demise is a “great loss for the country. “Ratan Tata was a very successful industrialist and a bigger personality because of how he worked for the country and society. He has set up successful industries and a trust, a brand that has given our country a global image. A person with a very big heart has left us today; this is a great loss for the country,” Fadnavis told reporters.
The mortal remains of Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, were brought to his residence in Colaba in the early hours of Thursday. Following his demise, the Maharashtra government cancelled all Thursday programmes in Mumbai. “All the programs of the state government in Mumbai have been cancelled for tomorrow due to the death of industrialist Ratan Tata,” Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar said while speaking to reporters in Mumbai.
Earlier, Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari, Rahul Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal also offered condolences on Ratan Tata’s demise.
In a post on X, Amit Shah said, “Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary industrialist and true nationalist, Shri Ratan Tata Ji.”
Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary industrialist and true nationalist, Shri Ratan Tata Ji.
He selflessly dedicated his life to the development of our nation. Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me. His commitment… pic.twitter.com/TJOp8skXCo— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 9, 2024
“He selflessly dedicated his life to the development of our nation. Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me. His commitment to the welfare of our country and its people led to the blooming of millions of dreams. Time cannot take away Ratan Tata Ji from his beloved nation. He will live on in our hearts. My condolences to Tata Group and his countless admirers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,” he added.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi also remembered the “man with a vision”.
Ratan Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy.
My condolences to his family and the Tata community.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 9, 2024
On X, he posted, “Ratan Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy. My condolences to his family and the Tata community.”
BJP President JP Nadda said he was deeply saddened by the passing of Ratan Tata, Titan of Indian industries and a beacon of philanthropy.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Ratan Tata Ji, Titan of Indian industries and a beacon of philanthropy. His remarkable contributions to industry and society have left an indelible mark on our nation and the world. He was not just a business icon but a symbol of humility,…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) October 9, 2024
“His remarkable contributions to industry and society have left an indelible mark on our nation and the world. He was not just a business icon but a symbol of humility, integrity, and compassion. In this moment of profound loss, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and to all those whose lives he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. OM Shanti!,” Nadda said in a post on X.
President of the Indian National Congress, Malikarjun Kharge, remembered the “invaluable son of India” and posted on X, “In the passing away of Shri Ratan Naval Tata, we have lost an invaluable son of India. A philanthropist par excellence whose commitment to India’s inclusive growth and development remained paramount, Shri Tata was synonymous with unequivocal integrity and ethical leadership. He was an inspiration and an icon for millions of people and richly contributed to nation-building. Our condolences to his loved ones and admirers.
In the passing away of Shri Ratan Naval Tata, we have lost an invaluable son of India. A philanthropist par excellence whose commitment to India’s inclusive growth and development remained paramount, Shri Tata was synonymous with unequivocal integrity and ethical leadership.
He… pic.twitter.com/piZX7MXKdC
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 9, 2024
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said he was “heartbroken” by the news, adding that he was “privileged” to have a deep personal relationship with him.
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Ratan Tata Ji, a proud son of the nation. Over three decades, I was privileged to have a deeply personal and close family relationship with him, where I witnessed his humility, simplicity, and genuine respect for everyone, regardless of…
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 9, 2024
“I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Ratan Tata Ji, a proud son of the nation. Over three decades, I was privileged to have a deeply personal and close family relationship with him. I witnessed his humility, simplicity, and genuine respect for everyone, regardless of their status. The lessons I learned from him will forever resonate in my life. His loss is an immense sorrow for our nation, as we have lost a visionary and compassionate guide. Omm Shanti,” he said.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal coined the 86-year-old has the man “ who turned the impossible into the possible” and said, “India has lost its true Ratan,” who turned the impossible into the possible. Ratan Tata’s legacy will remain a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.”
India has lost its true “Ratan” who turned the impossible into the possible.
Ratan Tata’s legacy will remain a beacon of inspiration for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/L8SehN4UtM
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 10, 2024
Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, is the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India. He was the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, from 1991 until his retirement in 2012. He was later appointed Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. In 2008, he was honoured with the country’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan (
