Watch: Garba Attendees Show Solidarity By Pausing Celebrations To Remember Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a renowned philanthropist, passed away at the age of 86. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Monday after experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure and was in critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU). His passing has sent shockwaves around the world, leading to an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from admirers and colleagues.

A video has emerged online capturing the Garba celebrations at the Nesco compound in Goregaon, Mumbai, renowned for hosting the biggest Garba events annually. This year, the festivities momentarily halted as attendees gathered to pay tribute to Ratan Tata. In a heartfelt gesture, the crowd stood in silence, honouring the man who profoundly impacted countless lives.

The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), included a caption: “Nesco compound in Goregaon organise biggest of the Garba play every year but yesterday they stopped in between to pay tribute to the legend Ratan Tata Sir. Such a legendary life. #RatanTata RIP.”

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PM Narendra Modi also expressed condolences on Wednesday following the passing of Ratan Tata. In a series of tweets, accompanied by photos of himself with the late industrialist, PM Modi described Tata as a “visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.”

“His contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness and an unwavering commitment to making our society better,” he wrote.

In a subsequent tweet, PM Modi highlighted one of Tata’s most admirable qualities: “His passion towards dreaming big and giving back.”

“He was at the forefront of championing causes like education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare to name a few,” he added.

“My mind is filled with countless interactions with Shri Ratan Tata Ji. I would meet him frequently in Gujarat when I was the CM. We would exchange views on diverse issues. I found his perspectives very enriching. These interactions continued when I came to Delhi. Extremely pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti,” he added.

The Maharashtra government has declared Thursday, October 10, as a day of mourning to honour Ratan Tata. His mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in South Mumbai for public tribute from 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Tata’s last rites will take place later in the day at Mumbai’s Worli crematorium, with full state honours.