Renowned industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away at 83; funeral on Sunday


Pune (Maharashtra), Feb 12 (IANS): Renowned industrialist Rahul Bajaj -- the doyen of the Bajaj Group, who made his two-wheelers a household name with the catchy slogan 'Hamara Bajaj' -- passed away in Pune following a prolonged illness. He was 83.

He was ailing from cancer for a long time and the end came at the Ruby Hospital at around 2.30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, sending waves of grief in corporate and political circles.

Bajaj had taken charge of the Bajaj Group in 1965 and during his captaincy, the group soared to one of the biggest in the sub-continent.

"It is with deep sorrow that I inform you about the passing of Shri Rahul Bajaj, husband of the late Rupa Bajaj, and father of Rajiv/Deepa, Sanjiv/Shefali, Sunaina/Manish (Kejriwal). He passed away on the afternoon of 12th February in the presence of his closest family members," said a statement from the Bajaj Group on Saturday evening.

As per available indications, his last rites shall be performed at the Vaikunth Crematorium on Sunday.

Top business and political leaders including his close family friend and Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Nitin Gadkari and Raosaheb Danve-Patil, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis and others condoled Bajaj's passing.

"I am deeply shocked to learn about the sad demise of Padma Bhushan Shri Rahul Bajaj, my very close friend. 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," said Pawar.

Saying India has lost an industrialist, a philanthropist and a lighthouse for young entrepreneurs, Pawar said the affordable vehicle - 'Hamara Bajaj' - increased mobility, eased struggle for getting means of livelihood and became the tool of socio-economic change, for which "we Indians are deeply indebted".

 

 

  

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  • Ben D'Souza Prabhu, Mangalore, Bombay Bandra now in Canada

    Sat, Feb 12 2022

    A Great Soul Worthy of all Good Charitable thinking ! He really deserves our Prayer and Praise. Our Loving Almighty will accept him in His Lovely Paradise! for Eternity to be with Him to enjoy the Fruits of his Good Works !!!

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Sat, Feb 12 2022

    One of the finest human being and a gentleman business leader who always spoke his mind in all situations and transformed many lives. May your soul rest in peace Sir.

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  • El En Tea, Mangalore

    Sat, Feb 12 2022

    🙏 RIP 💐

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sat, Feb 12 2022

    Ohm Shanthi. His Bajaj Chetak was a master peace during our times.

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  • kumara, abu dhabi

    Sat, Feb 12 2022

    om shanti.. great industrialist

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  • Anand Moras, CU CU , Philippines

    Sat, Feb 12 2022

    One of the most famous taglines in the Indian corporate ad industry has been "you just can't beat a Bajaj" and the "Hamara Bajaj" for the company's iconic two-wheeler. May his soul rest in peace...

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