Rushabh Rupani, son of former Gujarat Chief Minister late Vijay Rupani, expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their unwavering support following the tragic Air India plane crash on June 12, which claimed his father's life.
BJP President JP Nadda on Friday expressed grief over the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 who died when the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, colliding with a doctor's hostel complex
The funeral ceremony was attended by top political leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who paid their final respects to the departed leader.
The demise of former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, has deeply saddened the entire state. The State Government accorded him a solemn and dignified farewell, honouring his legacy and distinguished service to public life with utmost respect, the Chief Minister's office said in a p
The Rajkot Police have implemented comprehensive security measures and traffic restrictions to facilitate the procession. DCP Crime Parthraj Singh Gohil advised citizens to use designated parking areas during the event.
Chief Minister Patel, accompanied by senior cabinet ministers, stood in solemn tribute at the mortuary block of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where Rupani's mortal remains were kept for public homage.
His son, Rushabh Rupani, said this was "a sad time not just for us, but for 270 families too," while thanking those who stood by them during this mourning period.
Speaking to ANI, the Chairman of Ramnathpara crematorium said, "The 'agni sanskar' of Vijay Rupani will be performed here. The 'agni sanskar' will be performed around 6 pm, and the procession will begin at 5 pm from his residence."
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, will be cremated in Rajkot later today with full state honours.
BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Chudasama visited the residence of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who died in the AI-171 plane crash on Thursday. He said that Rupani's last rites will be performed in Rajkot.