Ratan Tata passes away at 86: Tata Sons chairman issues official statement, Narendra Modi shares heartfelt post

Ratan Tata, Tata Sons' chairman emeritus, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday, October 9, according to a Tata Group announcement. The former Tata Sons chairman died in a Mumbai hospital while being treated in critical condition.

Tata Sons chairman confirms in an official statement?

N. ChandrasekaranChairman, Tata Sons, wrote in an X post, "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."?

Narendra Modi shares heartfelt post?

Remembering Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt note, calling Tata "a visionary business leader." He wrote, "Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses. At the same time, his contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness and an unwavering commitment to making our society better."?

Modi further added, "One of the most unique aspects of Shri Ratan Tata Ji was his passion towards dreaming big and giving back. He was at the forefront of championing causes like education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare to name a few."

Internet shares condolences on social media?

Many people on the internet were left heartbroken as the news caught fire on the internet. People shared their condolences to the Tata family, wishing Ratan Tata goodbye, thanking him for all his good deeds.?

The 86-year-old industrialist had earlier this week informed the public that his hospitalization was part of a standard medical assessment due to his age and other health issues. Concerns about his health arose on Wednesday when he was brought to the hospital's intensive care unit.

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