New Delhi: Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy passed away at the age of 75 in Mumbai on Tuesday. Roy had been undergoing treatment at a local private hospital for an extended period.
The mortal remains of Sahara Group Chairman Roy will be brought to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday for the last rites.
Sahara India Pariwar said in a statement, “It is with profound sadness that Sahara India Pariwar informs the demise of our Hon’ble ‘Saharasri’ Subrata Roy Sahara. Saharasri ji an inspirational leader and visionary, passed away on 14th November 2023 at 10.30 pm due to cardiorespiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes,”
“His loss will be deeply felt by the entire Sahara India Pariwar. Saharasri ji was a guiding force, a mentor, and a source of inspiration for all who had the privilege to work alongside him,” the group said.
The Samajwadi Party expressed condolences on social media, writing, ”Sahara Shri Subrata Roy Sahara Ji’s demise is extremely saddening. May God grant peace to his soul. May the grief-stricken family receive the strength to endure this immense loss. Heartfelt condolences!”
सहाराश्री सुब्रत रॉय जी का निधन, अत्यंत दुःखद।
ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दें।
शोकाकुल परिजनों को ये असीम दुःख सहने का संबल प्राप्त हो।
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— Samajwadi Party (@samajwadiparty) November 14, 2023
Roy was the founder and chairman of the Sahara India Pariwar, a conglomerate with diversified business interests.
