Mukesh Ambani: Deeply saddened by death

November 18, 2012 14:46

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has condoled the demise of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray saying the country has lost a great leader.

"I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder-president of the Shiv Sena. The nation and the state of Maharashtra have lost a great leader, whose robust patriotism matched his soaring popularity.

"His clear thinking, inspiring oratory and commitment to cause endeared him to the masses," Ambani said in a statement today.

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The funeral procession on its way to Shivaji Park. Pic: Savera R Someshwar

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