Ratan Tata was very young when India was fighting for its freedom, but still as a kid he did his silent protest for India’s freedom fight.
Tata was the chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, a family-owned business conglomerate that he transformed into a global multinational corporation. He was a visionary leader who contributed to many sectors, including engineering and technology.
Ratan Tata was known for his ethical principles, strategic acquisitions, and dedication to philanthropy, Tata’s impact extended well beyond his tenure. After retiring, he continued to champion startups and social causes, becoming a guiding figure for future generations.
Why Ratan Tata Put Sugar In Police Bike?
As a child, Tata demonstrated his passion for India’s freedom through a bold gesture. His house and Tata’s famous headquarter ‘Bombay House’ is near Azad Maidan in Mumbai. He used to live near ‘Azad Maidan’ ; he was exposed to independence rallies and witnessed clashes that fueled his resolve for India’s freedom. He would put sugar in the petrol tanks of British vehicles and motorcycles. This act was his silent protest against British rule.
Tata Group Support To India’s Freedom Movement
The Tata family had supported India’s Freedom movement, they also gave financial support for leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Gopal Krishna Gokhale. The Tata Group contributed over ₹125,000 to Gandhi’s initiatives, which were essential for sustaining the Phoenix Settlement, Tolstoy Farm, and the Indian Opinion newspaper.
JRD Tata also supported the Congress party during the freedom struggle, but also recognized the need for a strong opposition after India gained independence. He wrote to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to support the Swatantra Party.
Jamsetji Tata also believed that India’s industrial progress would lead to constitutional self-government. He associated his firm with the development of the Swadeshi movement.
Tata’s commitment to the freedom movement shows the family’s dedication to social justice and national progress, a legacy Ratan Tata carried forward in his lifetime.