Noted Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Feb. 12: Former chairman of the Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj passed away in Pune on Saturday. He was 83. Bajaj was not keeping well for quite some time and passed away at around 2.30 PM on Saturday. His last rites will be held on Sunday. He is survived by two sons, Rajiv Bajaj and Sanjiv Bajaj, and a daughter Sunaina Kejriwal. He resigned from his position of non-executive director and chairman at Bajaj Auto on April 30 last year.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of noted Industrialist Shri Rahul Bajaj. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Shri Rahul Bajaj Ji will be remembered for his noteworthy contributions to the world of commerce and industry. Beyond business, he was passionate about community service and was a great conversationalist. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”

Shri Rahul Bajaj Ji will be remembered for his noteworthy contributions to the world of commerce and industry. Beyond business, he was passionate about community service and was a great conversationalist. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2022

Referring to ‘Hamara Bajaj’ scooter tag line, P Chidambaram described Bajaj as the one who put average Indians on two motorised wheels. “In his passing away, we have lost a far-sighted and outspoken business leader,” Chidambaram said. Another senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said he has many fond memories of Bajaj spread over 40 years of friendship.

The automobile industry showered glowing tributes to the veteran industrialist. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) mourned his death. “Rahul Bajaj was a towering leader for Indian industry and his sad demise leaves a huge void in our business ecosystem and India has lost one of its tallest leaders in industry,” said T V Narendran, President, CII.