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PM Modi Mourns Passing Of Veteran Industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the death of noted industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal, remembering him as a man who “distinguished himself” in the world of industry, and was “very passionate about Indian culture.”
PM Modi took to X to pay his condolences, saying, “Shri Mohan Lal Mittal Ji distinguished himself in the world of industry. At the same time, he was very passionate about Indian culture. He supported various philanthropic efforts, reflecting his passion for societal progress. Pained by his passing. I will cherish our various interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal also remembered the industrialist and spoke about his notable contributions.
“Saddened by the demise of Shri Mohan Lal Mittal ji. A distinguished industrialist, he made notable contributions to the world of enterprise by laying the foundation of a powerful business legacy. His resilience and philanthropic activities will continue to inspire generations.

Condolences to his family and loved ones in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!”, Goyal posted on X.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi attended an event that marked 10 years of StartUp India at Bharat Mandapam and highlighted that the Startup India initiative has turned into a major revolution over the past decade, helping India emerge as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.

Addressing the programme, he said, “Remember, what the situation was like 10 years ago… There was no scope for individual effort and innovation at all. We challenged those circumstances, we launched Startup India, and we gave the youth an open sky, and today the result is in front of us. In just 10 years, the Startup India mission has become a revolution. India is today the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.”The Prime Minister praised young innovators on the completion of 10 years of the Startup India initiative, calling the journey a celebration of thousands of dreams turning into reality. 

(This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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