Ratan Tata died at the Age of 86, Maharashtra Declares Day of Mourning
Mumbai, India: Ratan Tata, the renowned industrialist who passed away at 86 in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, will be honoured with a state funeral, announced Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A day of mourning has been declared today (Thursday) to pay tribute to the iconic leader.
As a mark of respect, the national flag will fly at half-mast across all government offices in Maharashtra, and all entertainment events scheduled for today have been cancelled.
Ratan Tata's body will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point, Mumbai, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., allowing the public to pay their final respects. The cremation ceremony will take place later in the Worli area.
Our deepest condolences to the visionary industrialist. His work and dedication will remain a lesson, and our eyes will be filled with tears as we bid farewell to him. A man with a golden soul and a pure heart will be remembered.
