Rahul Bajaj Death Reason

Rahul Bajaj was the chairman of Bajaj Group and an Indian buisnessman who was a billionaire. He had a very long carreer in Indian industry and was leading India’s one of the oldest buisness group. Rahul used to be known as a bold industralist, who used to always speak his mind out even to those in the government. He was a former Rajya Sabha member between 2006-2010 and even awarded the Padma Bhushan in the year 2001.

He was born on 10th June 1938 at Kolkata, West Bengal to Kamalnayan Bajaj and Savitri Bajaj. Rahul Bajaj was the grandson of a freedom fighter Jamnalal Bajaj, who was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. Jamnalal Bajaj was the founder of Bajaj Group in the year 1926. Rahul Bajaj’s father Kamalnayan Bajaj succeeded Jamnalal in the year 1942, and even expanded the buisness which included cement, electrical appliance, scooters. Rahul succeeded Kamalnayan in the year 1968, when he was just 30 years old.

Rahul was married to Rupa Bajaj in the year 1961 and she left her heavenly body in the year 2013. Both had three children – two sons, Rajiv and Sanjiv who are involved in the managing his company and a daughter Sunaina who is married to Manish Kejriwal, the former head of Temasek India.

Rahul Bajaj left his heavenly body on 12th February 2022 at the age of 83 due to pneumonia. Earlier he was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune and was suffering from heartand lungs related disease before his death.

Social Media was filled with grief as heartfelt condolence was poured on twitter.

Shri Rahul Bajaj Ji will be remembered for his noteworthy contributions to the world of commerce and industry. Beyond business, he was passionate about community service and was a great conversationalist. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 12, 2022

Saddened to learn of Shri Rahul Bajaj’s demise. A doyen of Indian industry, he was passionate about its priorities. His career reflected the rise and innate strength of the nation’s corporate sector. His death leaves a void in the world of industry. My condolences to his family.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 12, 2022

“I stand on the shoulders of giants.”
Thank you, Rahulbhai, for letting me clamber up onto your broad shoulders, advising me, cheering me on, encouraging me to be bold. Your footprints on the sands of Indian Business will never be extinguished..
Om Shanti 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/TOemOPvsEL

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 12, 2022

Rahul Bajaj: bold and fearless. A rare businessman who spoke truth to power. A proud Indian. Built world class enterprise. I am truly honoured to know him. Will miss him. pic.twitter.com/UpVMh0z7R1

— Uday Kotak (@udaykotak) February 12, 2022