Minister

Nandi pays tribute to Bikaji founder Fanna Babu on his demise

Went to Bikaner and paid tribute, remembered moments spent together in Bikaner

few days ago

Prayagraj, 01 May (HS): Following the passing of Shivratan Agarwal, alias

Phanna Babu, a prominent member of the Haldiram family and founder and CMD of

Bikaji Foods International, on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Government's Industrial

Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi visited his residence in Sadulganj,

Bikaner, Rajasthan, to pay his respects. He paid his respects while attending

the condolence meeting.

Minister Nandi said that Shivratan Agarwal, a renowned industrialist and CMD of

Bikaji Foods International Limited, was a visionary entrepreneur who

transformed Bikaner's traditional Bhujia industry into a global brand and

introduced machine-based Bhujia production. The tragic demise of Fanna

Babu is an irreparable loss to the industry.

Minister Nandi said that he had met Fanna Babu a few days ago during his visit

to Bikaner.

Minister Nandi said that during the factory tour, Phanna Babu personally

explained every detail. This account of his work demonstrates his intense

connection to his work, even after reaching the pinnacle of success.

Minister Nandi said that during dinners at the same table, he had heard many

valuable experiences and stories from his life. His simplicity,

straightforwardness, and tact had captivated him. Minister Nandi said that with

his tragic passing, we have all lost a successful entrepreneur, a humble man,

an experienced mentor, and an outstanding social worker. His passing is like

the loss of a senior guardian from the Vaishya-business community.

He said that his love and connection to his soil is an inspiration to all of

us. Through his work, he demonstrated that we can achieve real and

fundamental progress only by remaining connected to our roots. He has

left behind a rich legacy of service work, through which he will always remain

present among us.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi