Sona BLW Precision Forgings holds AGM despite objections by late Sunjay Kapur's mother
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI): Auto components major Sona BLW Precision Forgings on Friday went ahead with its AGM despite Rani Kapur, mother of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur who died last month, seeking postponement of the meeting objecting the appointment of certain directors as representative of the Kapur family.
Rani Kapur, former chairperson of the Sona group and wife of former Chairman Surinder Kapur, in a letter dated July 24 to the board of Sona BLW Precision Forgings, alleged that while the family is in the mourning due to the sudden passing away of Sunjay last month, some people have chosen this an opportune time to wrest control and usurp the family legacy.
She also alleged that the death of her son in the UK last month was "highly suspicious and unexplained circumstances" and she has not given any consent or officially nominated any person to be on the board of Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar).
"I have been informed by well wishers that an AGM of shareholders has been kept wherein one of the items is the passing of a resolution to appoint certain directors in the company as being the representative of the Kapur family," she stated.
Unfortunately nothing has been told or explained, let alone discussed with regarding the same by the company or the people involved, she added.
"Please postpone this AGM for at least two weeks to be held on a mutually convenient date, so that I may gather all necessary information," she said.
However, according to industry sources, the company's AGM was held as per the schedule on Friday.
A mail sent to the company seeking comments on the matter remained unanswered.
According to the company's AGM notice, among other resolutions is an ordinary resolution of appointment of Priya Sachdev Kapur, wife of late Sunjay Kapur, as a Non-Executive Director of the company. She was appointed as an Additional Director in the capacity of Non-Executive Director with effect from June 23, 2025.
In her letter, Rani Kapur stated that certain people were representing themselves as being "the largest shareholders of the company since they claim to represent the interest of the family in the company."
She asserted that by the virtue of the will executed by her late husband Surinder Kapur, she is the sole beneficiary of his estate and accordingly a major shareholder of the Sona Group, including the auto component firm.
Terming the death of her son in the UK last month in a "highly suspicious and unexplained circumstances", she noted that she has not given any consent or officially nominated any person to be on the board of Sona Comstar.
She claimed she was compelled to sign various papers while in a fragile emotional state following her son's death.
"The contents of such documents have never been revealed to me," she wrote in the letter.
Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar, passed away in London on June 12 while playing polo.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
