After Ratan Tata passed on Wednesday night, the Maharashtra Cabinet has passed a resolution to urge the Centre to confer Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, to him in recognition of his achievements.
The Cabinet also passed a condolence proposal on Ratan Tata’s demise, ANI reported. Tributes were paid to Padma Vibhushan Tata during the state cabinet meeting.
Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the last rites will be performed with full state honours.
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According to an official statement from the Maharashtra CMO, the state government has declared one day of mourning in respect of Ratan Tata.
The mortal remains of Ratan Tata, draped in the national flag, has been kept at National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) lawns for the public to pay last respects. As per a Tata Trust statement, the mortal remains will be taken on its final journey at 4 pm today.
He was honoured with the country’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008.
(With inputs from ANI)