India’s most renowned industrialist Ratan Naval Tata’s demise at the age of 86 on October 9 sent a shockwave of grief across the nation. The former chairman of the century-old Tata conglomerate breathed his last at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. While there were rumors online about his deteriorating health, the office of Ratan Tata had allayed all concerns with a post on X/Twitter stating that he was in good spirits.
Tata’s death engulfed the nation in a state of mourning. The midnight news even halted a Garba celebration with hundreds standing in a stoic silence, paying homage to the maverick billionaire philanthropist. The somber lyrics of “Mainu vida karo yaara” pierced through the pandal.
The internet reacted to the viral video stating why one of the richest men in India was loved by all—he never flaunted wealth! Others remarked that Ratan Tata’s demise felt like a personal loss. One user quipped, “ye batata hai, aapne kya kamaya hai!” (This describes what you have earned in life). “Aankhein bhar gayi hai,” reacted another user.
When Garba was stopped to pay tribute to the legend #ratantata 💔 Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qLaS8Q4KT4 — Viक़as (@VlKAS_PR0NAM0) October 10, 2024 The reason he never had to flaunt his wealth is he was deeply loved by every Indian.
Quietly. https://t.co/5DCbY1tKPj — Avi.
S (@tweepal) October 10, 2024 i don’t know why #RatanTata ji’s death feels like a personal loss to all of us. he thought about the backb.