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Outspoken, principle-driven Bal Thackeray will be missed: Ratan Tata

Saturday, Nov 17, 2012, 21:26 IST | Place: Mumbai | Agency: PTI

Calling him a 'strong leader' respected and admired by many, Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata condoled the death of Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray.

Calling him a "strong leader" respected and admired by many, Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata on Saturday condoled the death of Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray.

"Mr Balasaheb Thackeray was a strong leader of his people — respected and admired by many. He was outspoken but driven by his principles," Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata said in a condolence message.

"My condolences go out to the members of his family. He has left his mark on Mumbai and Maharashtra, and will be missed by many," he added.