Veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj died today in Pune. He was 83. A statement from the Bajaj Group said that the industrialist died in the “presence of his closest family members”. He died at 14:30 hours this afternoon, said an official. His funeral will be held tomorrow.
Rahul Bajaj had retired as Bajaj Auto Chairman in April last year. However, he was appointed as firm’s Chairman Emeritus for five years.
One of the most famous taglines in the Indian ad industry has been “you just can’t beat a Bajaj” and the “Hamara Bajaj” for the company’s iconic two-wheeler.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. tweeted to pay tribute, his tweet read, “My heartfelt tributes to Rahul Bajaj ji, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and former chairman of Bajaj. I had a personal relationship with Padma Bhushan awardee Rahul ji for many years. Rahul ji, who has led the Bajaj Group for the last five decades, has been instrumental in the industry. May God rest the departed soul and give strength to the family members. Om Shanti,”
Sharad Pawar also pay his condolences, he says, “I am deeply shocked to learn about the sad demise of Padma Bhushan Shri Rahul Bajaj! 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!”
