After Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the CEO of Paytm, acquired widespread flak for his tribute to the late Ratan Tata, notably for the punning phrase “Okay Tata Bye Bye,” the corporate has now issued an apology on the social media platform X (previously Twitter).
“We deeply remorse any damage brought on by a current submit about Mr Ratan Tata. His passing is a good loss for the nation and we’re really saddened. The integrity, compassion and kindness Mr Tata exemplified has left a profound mark on each Indian. He’ll at all times be cherished in our hearts and his exceptional legacy will proceed to information us. India’s Ratna, India’s legend at all times,” the tweet learn.
The backlash erupted after Sharma shared a message on social media that included the controversial line. Many customers discovered it inappropriate and disrespectful, resulting in widespread criticism. Screenshots of the deleted submit circulated broadly, additional fueling the outrage. Following the unfavorable suggestions, Sharma had deleted the submit.
Ratan Tata, who handed away on the age of 86 on October 10, was celebrated for his visionary management and philanthropic efforts, forsaking a exceptional legacy. The ultimate rites of Tata had been held with full state honors in Mumbai, attended by Residence Minister Amit Shah, who represented Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
