Mumbai: The Maharashtra cabinet has passed a resolution urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna, India\u2019s highest civilian award, on the late industrialist Ratan Tata.<\/p>\n
The resolution was passed during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, following Tata\u2019s demise at the age of 86 in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
The cabinet paid homage to Tata, highlighting his unparalleled contributions to Indian industry and society. Chief Minister Shinde emphasized Tata\u2019s visionary leadership and his role in transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse. \u201cRatan Tata\u2019s commitment to the country and society was exemplary. His contributions to the industrial sector and social upliftment are unmatched,\u201d Shinde stated.<\/p>\n
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also expressed deep sorrow over Tata\u2019s passing, calling it a significant loss for the nation. \u201cRatan Tata was not only a successful industrialist but also a philanthropist who gave India a global image. His passing is a great loss for the country,\u201d Fadnavis remarked.<\/p>\n
The resolution noted Tata\u2019s significant philanthropic efforts, including his contributions to the PM Relief Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic and his support for victims of the 26\/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The Maharashtra government has declared a one-day state mourning in his honor.<\/p>\n
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