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A priest recites prayers during a final viewing for the public to pay their respects to the former chairman of Tata Group Ratan Tata, in Mumbai, India.

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A priest recites prayers during a final viewing for the public to pay their respects to the former chairman of Tata Group Ratan Tata, in Mumbai, India.

Politicians and business leaders pay their last respects at NCPA lawns, preparations for last rites underway at Worli crematorium.

Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday. He had been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Mumbai, where his condition was described as “critical”.

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu led the nation in paying tributed to the late Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed their condolences and recalled the values and contributions of Ratan Tata.

-Foreign dignitaries including Nepal Prime Minister Sharma Oli and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti expressed their condolences to the passing away of the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group.

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-Ratan Tata’s mortal remains has been put up for display in South Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) for the public to pay their last respects. Political leaders from Maharashtra, including deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Praful Patel and NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar visited the site to pay their last respects.

-Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit the NCPA to pay his last respects on behalf of Government of India.

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-Maharashtra government declared October 10, Thursday, to be a state mourning day, as a mark of respect to the late industrialist. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Ratan Tata will be accorded a state funeral and all national flags across government buildings will be flown at half-mast. The state has also cancelled all government events in Mumbai.

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

Tributes continue to pour in for Ratan Tata, with Virat Kohli and Jay Shah taking to their social media accounts to bid farewell to the industrialist.

Former Indian captain and batting legend Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to Ratan Tata, the legendary business tycoon, who passed away on Wednesday night. Tata, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, was undergoing treatment in intensive care since Monday but breathed his last in Mumbai, leaving a profound impact on many across the nation.

Kohli expressed his condolences through his Instagram account on Thursday morning, sharing a heartfelt message along with a photo of the late industrialist.

Tata’s contribution to business, society, and philanthropy has been widely acknowledged, and his passing marks the end of an era.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, also conveyed his sorrow, stating, “Deeply saddened by the loss of Shri Ratan Tata Ji. His leadership, integrity, and dedication to society set a remarkable standard for legacy. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Sir.” Shah’s words reflect the collective grief of a nation that has long admired Tata’s contributions to the country.

BCCI’s tribute

Additionally, the BCCI issued a statement about his demise.

“The BCCI expresses its deepest sorrow and joins the nation in mourning the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. His invaluable contributions across diverse fields have been instrumental in shaping India’s growth and success story.

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His extraordinary legacy, founded on the principles of passion, empathy, visionary leadership, innovation, and excellence, will continue to inspire and guide future generations for years to come,” the statement read.

Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, embarked on his journey with the Tata Group in 1962 as a young executive. Over the decades, he transformed the group into a global conglomerate. His work was acknowledged with India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008, and he received numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions in India and abroad.

Tata is survived by his family, including brothers and sisters Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata, and others, as mentioned in a family statement.

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