Veteran industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj passed away on Saturday in Pune after prolong illness. He was 83.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced that the industrialist will be cremated with full state honours on Sunday.
Many took to Twitter to extend their condolences to the Padma Bhushan-awardee industrialist.
"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," the President of India 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," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
"I am deeply shocked to learn about the sad demise of Padma Bhushan Shri Rahul Bajaj! The grandson of eminent freedom fighter Jamnalal Bajaj brought transformation in society especially in poor and middle-class people with his two-wheel technology - a Bajaj Bike!" Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar wrote on Twitter.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also said that he is deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Rahul Bajaj.
"Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Mr. Rahul Bajaj, Chairman Emeritus of Bajaj Group and a philanthropist. I convey my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family and friends," the Tamil Nadu CM tweeted.
"Distressed by the demise of automobile doyen Sh Rahul Bajaj Ji. He will be remembered as a fearless & dynamic leader who brought the iconic two-wheeler to India. My condolences to the family & his loved ones. Om Shanti," Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia tweeted.
