PM Modi’s Open Letter on Ratan Tata: Remembering a ‘Force for Good’ After His Passing - Read Now 

It's now been a month since the passing of legendary industrialist Ratan Tata; just a month ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt open letter in tribute to the Tata legacy and his immeasurable contributions to India and to the world. PM Modi tells in the letter how much the absence of Ratan Tata is felt all around India-from its busy cities to towns at the very edge of civilization. Modi said that loss is mourned, not only in India but globally.

The date is November 9, 2024. This marks the end with his monumental legacy as chairman emeritus of the Tata Group and in the gentle tenderly aged 86 years - Ratan Tata has gone. A global footprint expansionist visionary leader, Tata is a businessman with acumen and with an innate kindness toward all.

In his tribute, PM Modi said that Ratan Tata was really a 'force for good', the rubric encapsulated through his work and character. He lauded Tata as the one epitomizing the elements of honesty, high grade, and service, which set and maintained a standard for entrepreneurship and professionalism. He became the representation of people in the young generation of accomplishing dreams coupled with humility and graciousness—a rare yet inspiring package of virtues.

PM Modi also threw into sharp focus the change that Tata Group had undergone with Ratan Tata at the helm of affairs, primarily in terms of how the corporation gained recognition on the international front. From the launch of Tata Nano to winning other international brands such as Corus and Jaguar Land Rover, Tata's decisions really changed the business scenario in India.

Patel also reminded the nation of Ratan Tata's patriotism, even in the bleak hour of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. After this tragic event, Tata took prompt action to resume the operations of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel as a mark of resilience. It is his leadership during such a crisis that brought people together and reminded India that, despite adversity, India would stand united and resilient against terror.

Tata particularly shifted his interest towards the last years of his life to healthcare, especially towards cancer treatment. As PM Modi said, Tata devoted his resources and influence toward health care advancement in India so that advanced treatment could be facilitated to its citizens.