Last rites at 4pm: Businessmen, entrepreneurs pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
The death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is cause for grief not just among politicians — who saw the stalwart as their mentor — but also among the business community that has thrived over the years thanks to policies and groundwork laid down by the man.
From overseeing the modernisation of telecom, to privatisation, to freeing up the air, making air travel easier and cheaper, to laying the foundation for India’s start-up culture, Vajpayee’s commitment to bettering India’s economy can never be forgotten or ignored.
Businessmen, thus, have offered their sincere condolences to the visionary man.
All of us who knew Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee are saddened to hear of his passing away. He was a great leader with a great sense of compassion and humor. He will be remembered fondly by a vast number of us.
— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) August 16, 2018
I tweeted this prized photo on Shri Vajpayee’s last birthday. It is with enormous grief that I remember him today and mourn his passing... pic.twitter.com/uszXdKPjfy
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 16, 2018
India has lost its Ratna today. A stalwart who rose above party politics, a gentle statesman, a poet, an inspirational human being, a visionary , a legendary orator. He was loved by all whose lives he touched - a trait that distinguished him. RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) August 16, 2018
With our greatest PM ever #throwback #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/9QKN13f0mg
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) August 17, 2018
#AtalBihariVajpayee was one of our most precious Bharat Ratnas. He was a visionary, a modernist, a caring socialist and a great democratic world leader, who is timeless in his relevance to modern society RIP
— Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) August 16, 2018
"The partnership between Government and Industry must be strengthened. It is the most important precondition to accelerate our growth rate..." Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the AGM of @ficci_india on Dec 16, 2000. Remembering one of India's greatest leaders ????. RIP.
— Anshuman Khanna (@AnshumanKhanna2) August 16, 2018
FICCI mourns the loss of the former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was one of the more dynamic leaders who ushered in an era of reforms, progress, and took the country forward: FICCI President @rasheshshah #AtalBihariVaajpayee pic.twitter.com/uRusooNMiD
— FICCI (@ficci_india) August 16, 2018
Under his calm demeanour and peace-loving nature, Shri #AtalBihariBajpai represented the strong leadership and vision that led India’s military might, economic reforms and undaunted political resolve. India has lost a beloved son and a great statesman.
— Prashant Ruia (@prashantruia) August 17, 2018
In the loss of #AtalBihariVajpayee, in my judgment INDIA has lost a leader who believed in and practiced fundamental Gandhian values related TRUTH, TRUST, LOVE, INCLUSION, SIMPLICITY and DECENCY. We all will miss him.
— Sam Pitroda (@sampitroda) August 16, 2018