On October 10, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli expressed his sorrow over the death of Ratan Tata, a renowned industrialist. Oli highlighted Tata's significant contributions to business and philanthropy, which impacted many lives globally. Ratan Tata, who was the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
In a heartfelt message, Oli described Tata as a 'true titan of industry' whose legacy will be cherished. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will represent the Indian government at Tata's last rites, which will be conducted with full state honors, as announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Maharashtra government declared a day of mourning, with flags at half-mast and no government cultural events.
The public can pay their respects to Ratan Tata at the NCPA Lawns in Mumbai on Thursday morning. His final journey will commence at 4 pm. Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, led the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012 and was honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
KP Sharma Oli is a political leader who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal. He is known for his role in Nepalese politics and governance.
Ratan Tata is a well-known Indian businessman and former chairman of Tata Sons, a large Indian company. He is respected for his contributions to business and charity work.
Chairman Emeritus is a title given to someone who has retired from being the chairman of a company but is still honored for their past contributions.
Tata Sons is the holding company of the Tata Group, which is one of India's largest and oldest business conglomerates, involved in various industries like steel, automobiles, and IT.
State honors are special ceremonies conducted by the government to show respect and recognition for a person's contributions to the country.
Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its capital city Mumbai, which is a major financial and cultural hub.
NCPA Lawns is an open space at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai, where public events and gatherings can be held.
Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field.
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