Industry heads condole death of Bal Thackeray

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata on Sunday condoled the death of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, calling him a "great leader".

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata on Sunday condoled the death of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, calling him a "great leader".

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"I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder-president of the Shiv Sena. The nation and Maharashtra have lost a great leader, whose robust patriotism matched his soaring popularity," Ambani said in a statement. "Thackeray's clear thinking, inspiring oratory and commitment to cause endeared him to the masses."

Tata Group chairman Ratan N Tata also expressed condolences. "Balasaheb Thackeray was a strong leader of his people - respected and admired by many. He was outspoken but driven by his principles," Tata said in a statement.

Industry chamber CII's director general Chandrajit Banerjee said: "It is unfortunate that the country has lost a great leader. He had known many industry leaders well and everyone acknowledges his contribution."

(With IANS and PTI inputs)