Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani passed away in the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The news was confirmed by Gujarat BJP President CR Patil. Rupani was traveling to meet his daughter at the time of the accident.
The news of Rupani’s death has plunged his family and supporters into deep mourning. Heart-wrenching images of his grieving relatives have emerged, capturing the profound sorrow felt across the state. Earlier, a photograph of Rupani seated inside the ill-fated aircraft circulated on social media, intensifying the sense of loss.
Political Career Marked by Service and Leadership in Gujarat
Rupani served as Gujarat Chief Minister from 2016 to 2020 and was a member of Rajya Sabha before that
Vijay Rupani, aged 68, served as Gujarat’s Chief Minister from 2016 to 2020. Prior to his tenure as Chief Minister, he was a member of the Rajya Sabha from July 2006 to 2012. After the resignation of Anandiben Patel as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2014 — who had succeeded Narendra Modi upon his appointment as Prime Minister — Rupani was appointed Chief Minister in August 2016.
