PM, President, others express grief over demise of noted Industrialist Rahul Bajaj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, other politicians and stalwarts of the corporate world have expressed their deep grief over the demise of India’s noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj.

PM Modi condoled the death of Rahul Bajaj in a tweet and said, “Shri Rahul Bajaj Ji will be remembered for his noteworthy contributions to the world of commerce and industry. Beyond business, he was passionate about community service and was a great conversationalist. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

President Ram Nath Kovind called Rahul Bajaj a doyen of Indian industry and wrote on his Twitter, “Saddened to learn of Shri Rahul Bajaj’s demise. A doyen of Indian industry, he was passionate about its priorities. His career reflected the rise and innate strength of the nation’s corporate sector. His death leaves a void in the world of industry. My condolences to his family.”

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the industrialist's death a "big loss to India" and tweeted, “Rahul Bajaj’s passing is a big loss to India. We have lost a visionary whose courage made us proud. My love and condolences to his family and loved ones.”

83-year-old Rahul Bajaj left for heavenly abode on February 12 in Pune. According to a statement released by the family, he was not keeping well for the past some time and he died in the presence of his closest family members.

The Maharashtra government has said that he would be accorded a state funeral on February 13.