Rajkot bids farewell to former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani as state observes one-day mourning

Rajkot bids farewell to former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani as state observes one-day mourning

Follow Us on Google News Rajkot, June 16 (IANS) The mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who perished in the tragic Air India plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, were brought to Rajkot on Sunday, where he will be laid to rest with full state honours. The city witnessed an outpouring … Read more

Vijay Rupani shared a deep, long-standing bond with PM Modi from early BJP days in Gujarat

Vijay Rupani shared a deep, long-standing bond with PM Modi from early BJP days in Gujarat

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed the life of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, leaving the political fraternity in shock. The flight, en route to London from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, had 242 passengers and crew members on board … Read more

All schools in Rajkot to remain closed today in mourning for former CM Vijay Rupani

All schools in Rajkot to remain closed today in mourning for former CM Vijay Rupani

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a mark of respect and mourning, all government and private schools across Rajkot district will remain closed on Saturday, following the tragic death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The announcement was made late on … Read more

Through smiles, silence & sweets: The unspoken bond between PM Modi and Vijay Rupani

Through smiles, silence & sweets: The unspoken bond between PM Modi and Vijay Rupani

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has claimed the life of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, sending shockwaves through the political circles of India. Rupani, who began his political journey as a corporator in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation in 1987, steadily rose … Read more

Air India plane crash: 600 Rajkot schools to remain closed tomorrow in tribute to Vijay Rupani

Air India plane crash: 600 Rajkot schools to remain closed tomorrow in tribute to Vijay Rupani

Follow Us on Google News Rajkot, June 13 (IANS) In a tribute to the over 240 lives lost in the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI-171, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, schools across Rajkot will remain closed on Saturday (June 14). The Rajkot Self-Financed School Management Association has announced a day-long suspension … Read more

Ashwini Choubey mourns Air India plane crash tragedy, recalls friendship with Vijay Rupani

Ashwini Choubey mourns Air India plane crash tragedy, recalls friendship with Vijay Rupani

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Former Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday expressed profound grief over the Air India Flight AI-171 crash near Ahmedabad, calling it a “heart-wrenching national tragedy” that has shaken the entire world. Speaking to IANS, Choubey said, “It’s been nearly 24 hours, yet it still … Read more

PM Modi meets family members of ex-CM Vijay Rupani, remembers his contributions

PM Modi meets family members of ex-CM Vijay Rupani, remembers his contributions

Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family members of former Gujarat CM Vijaybhai Rupani, who was among the 241 deceased passengers of the tragic plane crash, and expressed solidarity with them in their hour of grief. The Prime Minister expressed profound grief over the … Read more

Plane Crash: Ashok Gehlot Condoles Death of Vijay Rupani, 12 Rajasthan Residents

Plane Crash: Ashok Gehlot Condoles Death of Vijay Rupani, 12 Rajasthan Residents

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, June 13 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday expressed deep condolences over the tragic death of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in a plane crash in Ahmedabad. Calling Rupani a leader of humble nature, Gehlot recalled his association with him during his tenure as the Gujarat Congress … Read more

Air India crash: Gujarat mourns the demise of former CM Vijay Rupani

Air India crash: Gujarat mourns the demise of former CM Vijay Rupani

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupani was among the 241 people who tragically lost their lives in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash near Ahmedabad. His family and well-wishers are in deep mourning. Rupani, who was widely regarded as a leader with a grounded and … Read more