Home Minister Amit Shah to be at Ratan Tata’s funeral in Mumbai

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take part in the funeral of legendary industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai on Thursday, said reports.

On behalf of the Union Government, Shah will pay respects to the mortal remains of Ratan Tata.

The Home Minister will fly to Mumbai for the funeral as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving for Laos to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.

In his condolence message, Shah said he was deeply saddened by the demise of the “legendary industrialist and true nationalist”. He said Tata selflessly dedicated his life to the development of the nation.

“Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me,” he added.

“Time cannot take away Ratan Tata Ji from his beloved nation. He will live on in our hearts. My condolences to Tata Group and his countless admirers. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti,” he said.

Ratan Tata passed away at the age 86 at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. The Maharashtra government will accord a state funeral to the mortal remains of Tata.