Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the passing of TPG Nambiar, chairman of the Indian electronics company BPL Group.

Describing him as a “pioneering innovator and industrialist,” PM Modi remarked that TPG Nambiar was a “staunch advocate” of building India into an economically strong nation. He further extended condolences to his family and admirers.

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In a social media post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Shri TPG Nambiar Ji was a pioneering innovator and industrialist, who was a strong votary of making India economically strong. Pained by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers.”

Commonly known as TPG, he was also the father-in-law of BJP leader and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

In light of the news, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar paused his election campaigning, sharing the news of his father-in-law’s passing on X.

“It is with great sadness that I inform all about the passing of my father-in-law TPG Nambiar, Chairman BPL Group. #OmShanthi. He was a true visionary and built one of India’s most trusted consumer brands that remains popular to this day. #BelieveInTheBest. I am pausing my Election campaign work and returning to Bengaluru to be with family,” Chandrasekhar said.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also extended his condolences on TPG Nambiar’s demise.

Calling him a true inspiration, Tharoor praised Nambiar’s contributions, highlighting his role as a visionary industrialist who pioneered a new chapter in electronics manufacturing by establishing a state-of-the-art facility in Palakkad, Kerala.

In a post on X, Tharoor wrote, “Sad to learn of the passing of Shri TPG Nambiar (96), visionary Kerala industrialist who ushered in a new chapter in electronics manufacturing here by setting up a state-of-the-art facility at Palakkad after acquiring British Physical Laboratories in 1961, renamed BPL Limited. A true pioneer who remains an inspiration.”