New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his condolences on the demise of Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor at Suzuki Motor Corporation and Director and Honorary Chairman at Maruti Suzuki India.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Osamu Suzuki, a legendary figure in the global automotive industry. His visionary work reshaped global perceptions of mobility. Under his leadership, Suzuki Motor Corporation became a global powerhouse, successfully navigating challenges, and driving innovation and expansion. He had a profound affection for India and his collaboration with Maruti revolutionised the Indian automobile market,” PM Modi wrote on X.
“I cherish fond memories of my numerous interactions with Mr. Suzuki and deeply admire his pragmatic and humble approach. He led by example, exemplifying hard work, meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality. Heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and countless admirers,” PM Modi added.
Osamu Suzuki was a visionary chief whose outstanding contributions formed the worldwide car business.
In India, his foresight and management have been instrumental within the formation of Maruti Udyog Limited in 1981.
With his imaginative and prescient, Suzuki performed a pivotal function in realizing the dream of placing India on wheels by empowering tens of millions of Indian households with reasonably priced, dependable, environment friendly and good-quality automobiles.
Under his stewardship, Indian car business adopted the Japanese manufacturing and work practices which might be globally acknowledged for teamwork, productiveness and price effectiveness.
In an announcement, the automaker stated that his legacy will reside on as an inspiration to all of us at Maruti Suzuki and your complete automotive group in India. His ardour to convey smiles to folks’s lives by mobility will without end be cherished.
“Without his vision and foresight, his willingness to take a risk that no one else was willing to take, his deep and abiding love for India, and his immense capabilities as a teacher, I believe the Indian automobile industry could not have become the powerhouse that it has become,” stated RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India.
Osamu got here to Delhi on the finish of July this yr regardless of not being in good well being.
Bhargava stated that Osamu Suzuki got here to India as a result of he wished to attend the previous’s ninetieth birthday.
“It was the most touching event in my life. Little did I know that this would be the last time I would see him,” Bhargava added. (ANI)