The late Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata
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New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday condoled the death of Ratan Tata, with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi saying he was a man with a vision who has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed sadness over Tata's death, saying that in his passing away "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," Kharge said on X.
"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," Kharge said.
The Congress hailed Tata as a titan of Indian industry and a philanthropist who shaped India's corporate landscape.
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, died at 86.
"It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation," a press statement by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.
Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, said, "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." The Congress party said it is deeply saddened by the passing of Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata, "a titan of Indian industry and a philanthropist who shaped India's corporate landscape".
"His integrity and compassion will continue to inspire future generations of corporates, entrepreneurs and Indians," the party said in a post on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and well wishers," it said.