Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Dies In Air India Plane Crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday died after an Air India plane crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. Over 200 people are feared dead in the tragedy.
Gujarat BJP state president CR Patil confirmed Rupani’s death and said this is a great loss for the party.
“Our leader, former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, was also on that flight. Vijay Rupani died in this tragedy. May God grant peace to his soul. This is a great loss for the BJP family as well,” Patil said.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jahkhar said Rupani’s contributions as Gujarat CM would be cherished forever.
“Extremely saddened and heartbroken to learn that Sh.Vijay Rupani ji was on board the ill fated Air India plane which crashed today in Ahemdabad today. His contributions as Gujarat CM would be cherished forever. He was a humble and compassionate human being and a grassroots leader. I have had the lucky fortune of being associated with him as he was incharge of Punjab BJP. He was a real “gentleman politician”. Not only Gujrat has lost a great leader in him but it is a personal loss for me, as I found his gentle and soft demeanour so endearing. His sagacity and simplicity in public life will be missed,” he wrote.
Former Punjab CM and BJP leader Amarinder Singh said Rupani’s unwavering commitment to public service will always be remembered.
“Saddened by the tragic demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani Ji in the unfortunate plane crash near Ahmedabad. His unwavering commitment to public service will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones in this moment of grief,” he wrote in a post on X.
