Renowned NRI industrialist, philanthropist, and educationist Lord Swaraj Paul passed away in London at the age of 93. A life peer in the UK House of Lords and founder of the Caparo Group, he was widely respected for his contributions to business, education, and philanthropy.

Key Points:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, remembering Lord Swaraj Paul’s remarkable contributions to industry and philanthropy.
• Lord Swaraj Paul, founder of Caparo Group, passed away in London at the age of 93.
• He was a member of the UK House of Lords since 1996, holding the title of Baron Paul of Marylebone.
• Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, in 1931, he moved to the UK in the 1960s and built a successful industrial empire.
• Paul was a strong supporter of educational institutions, serving as Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton and University of Westminster.
• He was honored with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1983 for his contributions to society.