Mumbai: The nation is in mourning as it bids farewell to one of its most illustrious industrialists, Ratan Tata, who passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 86. Ratan Tata, the visionary leader who elevated the Tata Group to global prominence, breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations.
A Nation in Grief
The news of Ratan Tata’s demise has sent shockwaves across the country, with an outpouring of grief from all corners. Known for his humility and philanthropic efforts, Tata was more than just a business magnate; he was a national treasure. His passing has left a void that many believe will be impossible to fill.
State Honors and Public Viewing
In recognition of his immense contributions, Ratan Tata will be cremated with full state honors. Both Maharashtra and Jharkhand have declared a day of state mourning. Amit Shah, representing the Government of India, will attend the funeral.
For those wishing to pay their last respects, Tata’s mortal remains will be kept at the National Center for Performing Arts (NCPA) at Nariman Point in South Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm. This will allow both the public and dignitaries to offer their final tributes.
Final Journey
The last rites will be performed in the Worli area of Mumbai today. A host of prominent figures from various sectors, including politics, business, and entertainment, are expected to attend the funeral. The list of attendees reads like a who’s who of India’s elite.
Notable Attendees
Industry Leaders
- Mukesh Ambani and Anant Ambani (Reliance Industries)
- N.R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys)
- Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group)
- Shaktikanta Das (RBI Governor)
- Kishore Biyani (Future Group)
- Anil Agarwal (Vedanta Group)
- Sajjan Jindal (JSW Group)
- Harsh Goenka (RPG Enterprises)
- Gautam Adani (Adani Group)
- Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma)
- Shiv Nadar (HCL Technologies)
- Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal)
- Uday Kotak (Kotak Mahindra Bank)
- Rekha Jhunjhunwala (Investor)
- Anand Mahindra and Anish Shah (Mahindra Group)
- Ajay Piramal (Piramal Group)
- Falguni Nayar (Nykaa)
- Rajan Pai (Manipal Group)
- Baba Ramdev (Patanjali Ayurved)
Political Figures
- Amit Shah (Government of India)
- Rahul Gandhi (Congress Party)
- Arvind Kejriwal (Aam Aadmi Party)
- Rajnath Singh (Union Minister)
- Yogi Adityanath (Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh)
- Bhupendra Patel (Chief Minister of Gujarat)
- Piyush Goyal (Union Minister)
- Chirag Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party)
- N. Chandrababu Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
- MK Stalin (Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu)
- Hemant Soren (Chief Minister of Jharkhand)
- Nitish Kumar (Chief Minister of Bihar)
- Eknath Shinde (Chief Minister of Maharashtra)
- Devendra Fadnavis (Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra)
- Sharad Pawar (Nationalist Congress Party)
- Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena)
- Raj Thackeray (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena)
Celebrities and Sports Icons
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Aamir Khan
- Rajinikanth
- Salman Khan
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rohit Sharma
A Legacy Remembered
Ratan Tata’s contributions to industry and society are unparalleled. His vision and leadership transformed the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, and his philanthropic efforts have touched countless lives. As the nation bids farewell to this iconic figure, his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
