Indus Valley Times

New delhi, Nov 15 : Subrata Roy, founder and chairman of Sahara India Pariwar, passed away at the age of 75 in Mumbai after battling a long illness. The demise of the prominent business tycoon has triggered an outpouring of condolences and tributes from various quarters.

Political leaders, business associates, and sportspersons expressed their sorrow on Subrata Roy’s demise and reflected on his impactful contributions to business, society, and philanthropy.

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav expressed his condolences, stating, “His demise is an emotional loss for the state and the country because along with being a very successful businessman, he was also a very sensitive person with a big heart who helped countless people and became their support.”

Veteran actor Anupam Kher said in a post on X, “Saddened to know about the demise of Sahara Shri Subrata Roy Ji! Met him many times on different occasions! He was always ready to help, kind and larger than life. May god rest his soul in peace!”

‘Referring to Subrata Roy as a real stalwart, former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed grief over his passing. He also recalled how the Sahara Group boss had stood by him when he was diagnosed with cancer.

“Saddened to hear of the passing away of Mr Subrata Roy, a real stalwart. He was a true testament of someone who never gave up no matter what the odds. When I got diagnosed with cancer, he was one of the few people who stood by me and supported me. He was always very close to me and my family, and someone we looked up to. He was a fighter who despite facing tough times himself, fought with every ounce of his being till the very end. A huge loss and a very difficult void to fill. RIP sir my prayers for the strength of his family and well-wishers,” wrote Yuvraj Singh.

Former cricketer Suresh Raina shared his thoughts in a social media post, saying, “Great motivator, speaker, and sports lover is no more.”

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal conveyed her tribute in a post on X, saying, “He used to be a great sports lover and supported a lot of sportspersonsâ€æ Thank you, sir, for all the love and support. You will be missed.”

Subrata Roy founded Sahara India Pariwar in 1978. Under his leadership, the conglomerate expanded its presence across various industries, including finance, real estate, media, and hospitality.

Roy’s journey was not without challenges. In 2014, he faced legal troubles related to financial irregularities, leading to his arrest. However, he was later released on bail, and the legal battles continued.

-The India Today