The business sector and political leaders have expressed their grief over Rahul Bajaj .’s death
Words of gratitude and condolences have been sent out from companies and political circles over the death of Rahul Bajaj, former chairman of Bajaj Group, who passed away Saturday afternoon in Pune at the age of 83. age.
Biocon’s executive chairman, Kiran Majumdar Shaw, a close friend of the late industrialist, said in a tweet that she was “devastated” by Mr Bajaj’s death and that the country had lost a “son” great” and a “country builder”.
Industrialist Rahul Bajaj, Former Chairman of Bajaj Group, passed away aged 83 – I am heartbroken – he was a dear friend and will miss him very much. The country lost a great son & founder. Om Shanthi https://t.co/s8kpQ3dUia
– Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) February 12, 2022
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several party-cutting leaders took to social media to express their shock and grief at the veteran business leader’s death.
Mr. Gadkari tweeted his sincere gratitude to Mr. Bajaj, adding that he had known the former chairman of Bajaj Group for many years.
, पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित राहुल जी से मेरे अनेक वर्षों से व्यक्तिगत संबंध रहे हैं.
– Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 12, 2022
Congress leader Milind Deora also expressed condolences over the death of one of India’s most iconic corporate leaders.
It is hard to grasp that India’s most outspoken industrialist, Rahul Bajaj is no more.
Many of us knew that Uncle Rahul’s health was deteriorating, but the news of his passing came as a shock.
My deepest condolences to Sunaina & Manish Kejriwal, Rajiv & Sanjiv Bajaj pic.twitter.com/2J5PTGaZOX
– Milind Deora | ️ (@milinddeora) February 12, 2022
NCP MP Supriya Sule also expressed grief over Mr Bajaj’s death, describing him as one of the country’s top business leaders and an inspiration to all.
Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Padma Bhushan Rahul Bajaj. He is one of the best Business Leaders our country has ever seen, and an inspiration to all. We will miss him very much and his wise advice. pic.twitter.com/Qgle0AzmjB
– Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) February 12, 2022
Mr. Bajaj had been unwell for some time and passed away at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, a company official cited by PTI said. His final rites will be held on Sunday, February 13.
He is survived by two sons, Rajiv Bajaj and Sanjiv Bajaj, and a daughter Sunaina Kejriwal.
Rahul Bajaj resigned as non-executive director and president at Bajaj Auto on April 30 last year.
“I would like to inform you of the passing of Shri Rahul Bajaj, husband of the late Rupa Bajaj and father of Rajiv / Deepa, Sanjiv / Shefali and Sunaina / Manish. He passed away on the afternoon of February 12. , 2022 in the presence of his closest family members,” a statement from Bajaj Group read.
Mr. Bajaj has pneumonia and also has heart problems. Dr Purvez Grant, executive trustee at the Ruby Hall Clinic, said he was hospitalized a month ago.
Born on June 10, 1938, Rahul Bajaj has been the chairman of Bajaj Group for over 40 years. He stepped down as chairman of Bajaj Auto last April and is currently the company’s Honorary Chairman.
He was awarded the third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2001. Mr. Bajaj was also a Rajya Sabha MP.
