Lagatar24 Desk
Pune, Feb 12: Rahul Bajaj, the former chairman of Bajaj Auto, died today in Pune at the age of 81. He was 83 years old.
The industrialist died “in the presence of his closest family members,” according to a statement from the Bajaj Group.
Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passed away at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune at 2:30 pm today. He was under treatment for cardiac and lung-related problems for the last one month. His funeral will be held tomorrow: Dr. Parvez Grant, Chairman, Ruby Hall Clinic pic.twitter.com/NYBCtfkNoL
— ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2022
In April of last year, Rahul Bajaj resigned as Chairman of Bajaj Auto. He was, however, named Chairman Emeritus of the company for a five-year term.
In 2001, Rahul Bajaj received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian award.
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari paid his tributes to the industrialist via Twitter.
He tweeted, “My heartfelt tributes to Rahul Bajaj ji, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and former chairman of Bajaj. I have 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,” he added.
विगत पॉंच दशकों से बजाज ग्रुप का नेतृत्व करने वाले राहुल जी का उद्योग जगत में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान रहा है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करे और परिजनों को संबल दे। ॐ शांति
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) February 12, 2022
