Rakesh Jhunjhunwala RIP: Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman And Other Political Leaders Pay Tribute
Ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as India's Warren Buffett, died in Mumbai Sunday morning.
Ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as India's Warren Buffett, died in Mumbai Sunday morning.
A self-made trader, investor and businessman, he was also known as the 'Big Bull' of Dalal Street. As the news of his death came, condolences started pouring in from the political corner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met Jhunjhunwala and his wife last year, described him as indomitable, full of life, witty and insightful.
Finance Minister Sitharaman, fondly remembering several conversations with him said "...Jhunjhunwala was a leader in his own right".
Condoling Jhunjhunwala's death, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said "...he was an inspiration for wealth creation for crores".
Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia said "...he will be remembered for giving India its new airline AkasaAir".
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he was pained to know that business magnate Jhunjhunwala, who promoted several premier enterprises, is no more.
Home Minister Amit Shah expressed anguish at the passing away of Jhunjhunwala.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was shocked by the sudden demise of Jhunjhunwala.
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said she had lost her 'brother' with the passing away if Jhunjhunwala.
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari expressed sadness over the passing away of Jhujhunwala and said he had been the part of India's growth story and an inspiration to budding investors.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other leaders from the state on Sunday expressed condolences.
'India has lost a gem, who made a mark not just on the stock market but on the minds of almost every investor in India,' Shinde tweeted.
In a tweet, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said, 'Bidding adieu to the Big Bull of Dalal Street, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ji.My heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones. Om Shanti.'
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Jhunjhunwala's contribution to Indian industry and economic development will be remembered forever.