Tragedy struck Gujarat as former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani reportedly died in a plane crash. The news has sent shockwaves across the state and beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have headed to Gujarat following the incident. Official confirmation of Rupani’s death is still pending. Sources indicate that the bodies of the deceased are badly burned, making identification difficult. There is a possibility that Vijay Rupani’s body is among them, and DNA testing will be conducted for official confirmation.
Chaos erupted at the civil hospital where relatives of the passengers are arriving. Many people are desperately searching for their loved ones amid the confusion. Reports suggest that around 50 to 60 bodies are in such a state that they cannot be identified. The situation is tense as officials try to manage the crowds.
In a related tweet, Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Thawani expressed his condolences but later deleted the post. Meanwhile, Bhupendra Chudasama visited Rupani’s residence in Gandhinagar to pay his respects. Both Modi and Shah are expected to arrive in Ahmedabad soon.
The ill-fated plane had a total of 242 people on board, including 217 adults, 11 children, and 2 infants. Among the passengers were 169 Indians, 53 British citizens, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals. In addition to the passengers, there were 10 crew members, including two pilots.
Vijay Rupani was a prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as Gujarat’s 16th Chief Minister from August 7, 2016, until his resignation on September 11, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1956, in Rangoon, Burma, and moved to India with his family in 1960 due to political instability. Rupani was active in politics from a young age, joining the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and later becoming a member of the RSS and BJP.
Rupani held various positions in local governance before becoming Chief Minister. He was known for his leadership during the 2017 assembly elections, where the BJP won a significant majority. His tenure was marked by efforts to promote development and welfare in the state.
This tragic event has left many in Gujarat mourning the loss of a dedicated leader. The investigation into the crash is underway, and updates will be provided as further information becomes available. The state is in shock as it comes to terms with the loss of a key political figure who played a vital role in shaping modern Gujarat.
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