Bengaluru, October 10, 2024: Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister Kumaraswamy and other prominent political leaders on Thursday condoled the demise of Tata Group chairperson emeritus Ratan Tata, who died following prolonged illness.
Condoling the demise, Siddaramaiah called Tata an iconic industrialist and visionary leader.
"His (Ratan Tata) contributions to India’s progress and philanthropy are immeasurable. His legacy of compassion, humility, and nation-building will continue to inspire generations," he said.
ದೇಶದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಉದ್ಯಮಿ, ಟಾಟಾ ಸಮೂಹದ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಾದ ರತನ್ ಟಾಟಾ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದ ಸುದ್ದಿ ದುಃಖವುಂಟುಮಾಡಿದೆ. ಟಾಟಾ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ಜನರಿಗೆ ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ, ಭಾರತದ ಉದ್ಯಮ ವಲಯವನ್ನು ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸ ಎತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊಂಡೊಯ್ದ ದೂರದೃಷ್ಟಿಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) October 9, 2024
ರತನ್ ಟಾಟಾ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಬದುಕು ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಧನೆಗಳ… pic.twitter.com/3nvqvNYGBc
In his message, JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda said India lost a visionary business leader in the passing of Tata.
"In his early years as Chairman, Tata Group, I had negotiated the creation of a new airport for Bangalore with him. I was CM then. Later too we were in touch. He was a very gentle person. RIP," the former PM said on ’X’.
India has lost a visionary business leader in the passing away of Shri. Ratan Tata. In his early years as Chairman, Tata Group, I had negotiated the creation of a new airport for Bangalore with him. I was CM then. Later too we were in touch. He was a very gentle person. RIP. pic.twitter.com/pezNAiy4iJ
— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) October 10, 2024
Expressing grief on ’X’ Kumaraswamy wrote, "I’m deeply saddened to hear about Shri Ratan Tata’s demise. His legacy as a philanthropist and industrialist has profoundly impacted countless lives and communities. His vision, compassion, and unwavering dedication to social causes will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this challenging time."
I’m deeply saddened to hear about Shri Ratan Tata’s demise. His legacy as a philanthropist and industrialist has profoundly impacted countless lives and communities. His vision, compassion, and unwavering dedication to social causes will always be remembered. Our thoughts and… pic.twitter.com/p7qgg5Kfts
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) October 9, 2024
Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86.