Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed profound grief over the tragic and untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, the 49-year-old son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal. The young business leader died following a sudden cardiac arrest in the United States.
National Leaders Express Condolences
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi described the news as deeply shocking and saddening. In his message, he offered prayers for strength to the bereaved family. "The untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening," the Prime Minister wrote. He added, "Praying that you and your family find continued strength and courage. Om Shanti."
The condolences were echoed by other senior ministers. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju offered heartfelt prayers to Anil Agarwal, hoping for strength to bear the unimaginable loss. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also expressed his sadness, extending condolences to the family and friends while praying for peace for the departed soul.
The Tragic Sequence of Events
The unfortunate incident was first announced by a grieving Anil Agarwal on Wednesday. He revealed that his eldest son had suffered a cardiac arrest while recovering from a skiing accident in the United States. Agnivesh was being treated at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and was believed to be on the path to recovery before the fatal medical setback.
Anil Agarwal called it the "darkest day" of his life, stating that fate had snatched his son away despite their hopes. The industrialist and his wife Kiran said the family was utterly shattered by the loss.
Remembering Agnivesh Agarwal: A Legacy Cut Short
Agnivesh Agarwal, born in Patna on June 3, 1976, was a respected figure in the business world. An alumnus of the prestigious Mayo College in Ajmer, he had carved his own path before joining the family business. He founded Fujairah Gold and held significant leadership positions within the Vedanta Group.
His roles included serving as the Chairman of Hindustan Zinc, a key Vedanta company, and as Chairman of Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the conglomerate, a position he was appointed to in 2019.
In his tribute, Anil Agarwal remembered his son as a compassionate individual and a believer in a self-reliant India. He shared Agnivesh's conviction that India lacked nothing and should never lag behind. The grieving father also found a poignant solace, stating that he and his wife considered the thousands of young professionals working across Vedanta as their children, a sentiment that reflected the family's broader vision.
The sudden demise of Agnivesh Agarwal has sent waves of sorrow through the Indian business and political community, marking the premature end of a promising legacy.
