R.I.P. Rahul Bajaj

RaghuVis · 12th February 2022, 16:52

Industrialist giant, Padma Bhushan recipient and former chairman of Bajaj Group Mr. Rahul Bajaj has passed away after a brief illness. He was 83.

Love him or hate him, but cannot Ignore him. Always spoke openly not thinking about the repercussions.

The whole of India will remember him for the two words which became a national slogan for a long time. Hamara Bajaj!

Condolences to his family especially his Bajaj family. Om Shanti!

Venkatesh · 12th February 2022, 17:02

Rahul Bajaj, former Chairman of Bajaj Auto, passed away at 83, in Pune on Saturday.

Rahul Bajaj had resigned as Bajaj Auto Chairman in April last year.

May his soul RIP

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V.Narayan · 12th February 2022, 17:09

God bless his soul. May he rest in peace. Regardless of what views people may have of him fact is he built his business and an excellent product in the era of the debilitating, initiative throttling license raj which ran its course till 1985 and then in a slightly more benign form till 1991. Building a business remains tough in India today 31 years after 1991. It was multi-fold more difficult and soul crushing before that. It is to his credit that he managed the transition to the liberalized era while still remaining a force to reckon with unlike many other business groups like JK, DCM, Mutthiah, Modis etc that fell by the way side in the post 1991 era. His slogan Hamara Bajaj literally resonated with Indians and indeed it was an aspirational product.

gkveda · 12th February 2022, 17:12

May your soul rest in peace sir

We all grew up dreaming to own your company scooters one day in our life. We learnt your scooters and started our passion of driving.

You are true inspiration to us both in growing the business and adoption of technology.

I am sure you will continue to be role model for coming generations and for ever

fawad0222 · 12th February 2022, 17:28

Rest in Peace Sir!! His success tells about his business acumen but what I really admired about him was his courage in speaking out his opinion without mincing words, when the whole business India toed a given line. Salute!!

Dry Ice · 12th February 2022, 18:53

R.I.P Sir!

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An entire generation grew up standing on the footboards of machines he put into the hands of the common man. I still have fond memories of my father's sky blue one

PS: What a wonderful cartoon by Mr. Acharya! So apt!

ebonho · 12th February 2022, 19:01

After Lata ji, now Rahul ji. I am really saddened by the passing away of these legends. RIP mam. RIP sir. Thank you for all that you gave us children of this great nation.

anjan_c2007 · 12th February 2022, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Rahul Bajaj, former Chairman of Bajaj Auto, passed away at 83, in Pune on Saturday.

A leading and very respected figure of our industry as a whole and in particular, our auto industry, he was from the rare breed of upright and outspoken CEO's, a species that's on the endangered list today.

He was also on board of Air India as its director in the board though nothing very noteworthy happened to Air India during his tenure. The rot in Air India was too deep rooted for even a man of Rahul Bajaj's stature to be instrumental in revamping the doddering airline. Mr Rahul Bajaj was also elected to the Rajya Sabha and had served his tenure successfully.

He was a philanthropist, do-gooder and patriarch of the Bajaj Group and family incl Bajaj Electricals chaired by his siblings/cousins who respected him a lot.

Mr Rahul Bajaj will be best remembered for the reign of the Vespa later Bajaj 150/Priya and later Super, Chetak and Cub on our roads during different times from 1959-2001 and this Spartan wasp like two wheeler's role in putting India on TWO WHEELS.

Venkatesh · 13th February 2022, 11:51

Amul Tribute to one of India’s most dynamic and respected industrialists Rahul Bajaj.

Vedantoyota75 · 13th February 2022, 15:10

Really sad by the news of the passing away of Honorable MR. Rahul Bajaj, an outspoken person and a gem for our motherland."Buland Bharat ki buland tasveer, humara Bajaj." Impossible to forget his contributions to the world of automobiles and strengthening the nation’s corporate sector. Deepest Condolences to his family and friends and the entire Bajaj Group.

mohansrides · 13th February 2022, 17:50

Brilliant career and a beautiful life. Indias owe people like him way more than we think. Thank you Bajaj sir for giving so many Indian families handholds and footholds in an aspirational life. Chetak forever!!

PJ1987 · 13th February 2022, 23:21

R.I.P Bajaj. You were the original titan of Indian automobile industry. Your legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts.

GTO · 14th February 2022, 10:15

Big fan of the man, and his son Rajiv too. What a life, what a legend. Rest in peace, sir!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djYNSGLJR1s

Knightrider · 14th February 2022, 10:50

He was the man who truly gave two wheels to the dreams of middle class Indians in 80s and early 90s. RIP Bajaj sir! You will be missed.

SnS_12 · 14th February 2022, 12:01

Rest in peace Mr. Rahul Bajaj.. Hope to keep your legacy alive and running for years to come...

My Dad's second motorised two wheeler a 1992 Bajaj Chetak, which got a new lease of life after an unfortunate fire incident in 2013.

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Venkatesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 8,290 Thanked: 43,803 Times	R.I.P. Rahul Bajaj Rahul Bajaj, former Chairman of Bajaj Auto, passed away at 83, in Pune on Saturday. Rahul Bajaj had resigned as Bajaj Auto Chairman in April last year. May his soul RIP Link Last edited by Venkatesh : 12th February 2022 at 17:09.
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V.Narayan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Delhi-NCR Posts: 4,071 Thanked: 64,306 Times	Re: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj Passes Away! God bless his soul. May he rest in peace. Regardless of what views people may have of him fact is he built his business and an excellent product in the era of the debilitating, initiative throttling license raj which ran its course till 1985 and then in a slightly more benign form till 1991. Building a business remains tough in India today 31 years after 1991. It was multi-fold more difficult and soul crushing before that. It is to his credit that he managed the transition to the liberalized era while still remaining a force to reckon with unlike many other business groups like JK, DCM, Mutthiah, Modis etc that fell by the way side in the post 1991 era. His slogan Hamara Bajaj literally resonated with Indians and indeed it was an aspirational product. Last edited by V.Narayan : 12th February 2022 at 17:12.
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Dry Ice Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: -- Posts: 3,552 Thanked: 7,261 Times	re: Rahul Bajaj steps down as Chairman of Bajaj Auto: 10 June 1938 – 12 February 2022. R.I.P Sir! An entire generation grew up standing on the footboards of machines he put into the hands of the common man. I still have fond memories of my father's sky blue one PS: What a wonderful cartoon by Mr. Acharya! So apt!
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