Amit Shah Pays Last Respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA Lawns in Mumbai; Last Rites After 4 PM

Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the last rites of industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata on behalf of the Union government in Mumbai on Thursday. In a message, Shah said he was deeply saddened by the demise of the "legendary industrialist and true nationalist". 

 Shah said Tata selflessly dedicated his life to the development of the nation. "He is like a pole star in the field of industries", Shah added further

"Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me," he added.
 

"Time cannot take away Ratan Tata Ji from his beloved nation. He will live on in our hearts. My condolences to Tata Group and his countless admirers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," he said.

Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, died on Wednesday, October 9, at the age of 86 after a long illness. The renowned philanthropist had been hospitalized due to age-related health issues and passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai. Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran confirmed the news late in the evening.

Following Tata's passing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Noel Tata to express his condolences.

The mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata will be kept at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) for Antim Darshan on October 10, at 4 PM.