New Delhi, Feb 12: Tributes poured in for industrialist and former Chairman of Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj who passed away on Saturday.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said, ”My heartfelt tributes to Rahul Bajaj ji, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and former chairman of Bajaj. I have had a personal relationship with Padma Bhushan awardee Rahul ji for many years.” ”Rahul ji, who has led the Bajaj Group for the last five decades, has been instrumental in the industry. May God rest the departed soul and give strength to the family members,” he said.
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram said, ”Rahul Bajaj was the one who put average Indians on two motorised wheels. In his passing away, we have lost a far sighted and outspoken business leader. My sincere condolences to his family and numerous members of the Bajaj family and Bajaj group of business.”
Former Union Minister for Communications and Shipping Milind Deora said, ”Hard to come to grips with the news that India’s most outspoken industrialist, Rahul Bajaj is no more. Many of us knew of Rahul uncle’s health was deteriorating but the news of his passing comes as a shock. Deepest condolences to Sunaina & Manish Kejriwal, Rajiv & Sanjiv Bajaj.”
Apollo Hospitals Group Joint Managing Director and former Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) President Dr Sangita Reddy said, ”Saddened by the passing away of renowned industrialist Shri Rahul Bajaj ji A fabulous voice of both Industry & India he is credited with making ‘Hamara Bajaj’ a household brand name My heartfelt condolences to his family members.” E
xecutive Chairperson of Biocon Limited Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said the country has lost a great son and nation builder. ”Industrialist Rahul Bajaj, Former Chairman Of Bajaj Group, Dies At 83 – I am devastated – he was a dear dear friend and will miss him dearly. The country has lost a great son & nation builder,” she said.
The business tycoon passed away at the age of 83 in Pune today.
