Tragic Air Crash Claims Life of Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
In a heartbreaking incident, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has died following an Air India flight crash near Ahmedabad. The aircraft was carrying a diverse group of passengers, including Indian and international nationals. Rupani, who served as chief minister from 2016 to 2021, was a prominent political figure in Gujarat. This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, prompting condolences from various quarters. Read on to learn more about the details surrounding this unfortunate accident.
| Jun 12, 2025, 20:57 IST
Former Chief Minister's Untimely Demise
Ahmedabad: On Thursday, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, tragically lost his life in an airplane accident involving an Air India flight. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, as confirmed by Union Minister CR Patil.
At the age of 68, Rupani served as the chief minister from 2016 until 2021, representing the Rajkot West constituency in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections.
The ill-fated flight AI 171 was en route to London and had on board 169 Indian passengers, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian, along with two pilots and ten crew members.
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