Rajkot: A controversy has surfaced over the expenses incurred during the funeral of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupani in Rajkot, who died in a plane crash. While the funeral and related arrangements in Rajkot cost over ₹20 lakh, local BJP leaders have reportedly distanced themselves from the bills, leaving the family of the late leader to bear the expenses. The funeral procession in Rupani’s hometown Rajkot saw a massive turnout, with arrangements including a huge dome, flowe...Read More

Ahmedabad: Late former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's probably last picture has come to light. Rupani died in the Air India plane crash last week in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad. Bharatiya Janata Yova Morcha (BJYM) Gujarat, Secretary Jay Shah has shared probably the last photo of late Vijaybhai Rupani. Shah in his Instragram post stated in Gujarati - 'This is the last photo of our Vijaybhai Rupani sir at airport lounge. My friend Bimalbhai Parmar works as man power supply passed it ...Read More

Ahmedabad: An old photograph of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the June 12 Air India plane crash, went viral shortly after the incident, being falsely circulated online as his last picture before the crash. A selfie featuring a masked woman with Rupani in the background is being misrepresented on social media as the final photo of the politician taken aboard the ill-fated flight. However, the image is unrelated to the crash. A fact-check has revealed that the photo was...Read More

Ahmedabad: The mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were handed over to his family today, following confirmation through DNA matching on Sunday evening. Rupani's body was handed over to his family at Civil Hospital in the city. His wife, Anjali Rupani, son Rushabh Rupani, daughter Radhika Rupani, along with other family members, senior officials, and political leaders, offered their final respects. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also paid tribute to his predecess...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has declared one day state mourning on 16th June 2025 (Monday) throughout Gujarat as a mark of respect to the former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who passed away in Ahmedabad Air India air crash on June 12th. The national flag will be flown at half mast on the day of mourning throughout the State on all buildings where the national flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day. Funeral will be on 16th June (Monday) at Rajkot. Des...Read More

Gandhinagar: The identity of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has been officially confirmed through DNA testing, three days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad. The test results were received at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday. Mr. Rupani’s remains will be flown from Ahmedabad to Rajkot via a chartered aircraft. His family is expected to finalize funeral arrangements by 1:00 p.m. today. The disaster occurred on June 12, when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as flig...Read More

Rajkot: The city is enveloped in a somber atmosphere as it mourns the passing of former Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupani. The Chambers of Commerce have announced a half-day shutdown of business and employment activities today, urging all traders to participate. Responding to the bandh call, traders have kept their shops and businesses closed. All major markets, including Dharmendra Road Market, Lakhajiraj Market, and Soni Bazaar, remain shut as a mark of respect for Rupani, who also served as th...Read More

Ahmedabad: The entire country has been shaken by the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash. More than 250 people, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupani, lost their lives in the devastating incident. Upon receiving the news, Vijaybhai Rupani’s wife, Anjaliben, arrived in Ahmedabad from London this morning. The atmosphere was deeply emotional. People have been gathering at Rupani's residence in Gandhinagar to offer their condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Anjaliben and expre...Read More

Rajkot: The last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijaybhai Rupani, who died in the Air India flight crash en route from Ahmedabad to London, will be held in his hometown, Rajkot. After identification of his mortal remains through DNA testing, the body will be transported to Rajkot. Vijaybhai Rupani’s final journey will begin in Rajkot, where all the rituals, including his last rites, will be performed. This decision has been made by the family. Vijaybhai’s son, who resides in the Un...Read More