Business magnate Lord Swraj Paul dies aged 94

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BBC News, West Midlands

Lord Swaraj Paul was the first person of Indian origin to be appointed deputy speaker at the House of Lords

The University of Wolverhampton smiles on a man and gown camera in a gradation cap. His gown has a red and gold hood linings and his hat is also rolled with gold cloth. — Lord Swaraj Paul was the first person of Indian origin to be appointed deputy speaker at the House of Lords

Professional magnets and philanthropist Lord Swaraj Paul died at the age of 94.

Lord Paul, who was also the Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, was appointed as a labor life peer in 1996 as Baron Paul of Marilebone.

He became the first person of Indian heritage to hold the post of deputy speaker at the House of Lords in 2008.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, paid a tribute to Lord Paul on X after his death on Thursday.

Professor Ebrahim Edia, Vice Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, said: “[Lord Paul] There was a person of great humility, generosity and integrity, and he would be very much missed ”.

Lord Paul arrived in the UK in 1966 and founded the UK -based industrial company Capro Group, which developed operations in Europe, Asia and North America.

He had been the Chancellor of the University since 1999 and received 15 honorary degrees in the recognition of his contribution to business, economy and philanthropy.

Prof. Edia said, “Her contribution to industry, philanthropy and public service in the UK, and her unwavering support for intimate relations with India will always be remembered.”

“I remember many of our conversations. Condolences to his family and fans.”

Lord Paul was the Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton since 1999

Dijeshwar Singh/ Hindustan Times Getty Image A man wearing glasses, a close-up, a white shirt, a blue tie and a pin-edged suit. He sits in front of two small microphones. — Lord Paul was the Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton since 1999

Born in India, India in 1931, he was educated at Punjab University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

He co-headed the Indo-UK round table from 2000-2005 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1983.

In July 2009, he was appointed as a member of the Privy Council, in which his entire title became the Honorable Lord Paul of the Marylabone PC.

Lord Paul was married to Lady Aruna Swaraj Paul, who died suddenly in 2022 at the age of 86.

The couple’s meeting was held within a week of the meeting and had three children, when their two -year -old daughter Ambika came to know of leukemia, was going to England in search of treatment. He died two years later.

‘Inspirational and generous’

“Lord Paul has left a deep and permanent impact on the university, always supports and encourages us to be ambitious and value,” Prof. Edia said.

“Lord Paul was deeply committed to the University and our aim was to create opportunities for all of our social dynamics objectives and to create opportunities for all.”

Angela Spens, chairman of the University Board of Governors, said Lord Paul was an “inspirational and liberal Chancellor and a wonderful person”.

“He was an inspiration for so many people and his passion for education was always clear,” he continued.

“We have a big institution due to our long -associated association with Volwarhampton University Lord Paul. Their contribution has been very large and their legacy is permanent. We will all remember him”.

The university has opened books of mourning in its Walverhampton and Walsal campuses.