The industrial fraternity of Vidarbha suffered a heavy loss with the demise of Hargovind Bajaj. Hundreds of mourners which included industrialists, representatives of commerce, and trade poured into Mokshdham Ghat on Saturday afternoon to bid a tearful adieu to veteran industrialist Hargovind Bajaj, who passed away on Friday at age 96. At the Mokshdham Ghat the atmosphere was sad and silent as many could not fathom the loss of this highly successful industrialist of Nagpur. Atul Pande, former President of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA), had a long association with Hargovindji and the Bajaj family spaning over 60 years. Describing the life of the iconic industrialist, Pande said, “Throughout his life, Hargovindji was outspoken and motivated the industrial fraternity of Vidarbha to work with extremely high ethics and professional manner. He had a dream that the epic industrial body VIA should reach out to all 11 districts of Vidarbha and provide knowledge across all the sectors and industries.”

 

Suresh Rathi, former President of VIA who also attended the funeral said, “This is a great loss to the industrial fraternity of Vidarbha.” Rathi expressed his condolences towards the Bajaj family. The Bajaj family, including Rohit and Sunil Bajaj, has been an integral part of M/s. Bajaj Steel Industries Ltd., a company that bears the legacy of his industrious spirit. Hargovind Bajaj was the paternal uncle of late Chairman of Bajaj Group and veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj.

 

Hargovindji was not only a visionary businessman but also a vocal exponent of rural development in Vidarbha. His unwavering commitment to industrial development and his relentless efforts to promote the growth of the Vidarbha region will forever be remembered. Several industrial and trade associations have expressed grief on the passing of a man who made an indelible mark on the industrial landscape of Central India. Hargovind Bajaj’s memory will live on as a testament to the power of vision, dedication, and tireless commitment to progress, they said.