Gujarat ex-CM Vijay Rupani honored post plane crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani lost his life in an Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday. The accident happened just after takeoff, with only one person surviving.
His funeral in Rajkot saw full state honors and was attended by leaders like Home Minister Amit Shah and Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Rupani's journey from student politics to Gujarat's CM
Rupani led Gujarat as Chief Minister from 2016 to 2021, known for his calm approach and steady leadership during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting out with student politics, he worked his way up from a local corporator to Rajya Sabha MP before becoming CM.
He introduced key policies such as the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020 and focused on welfare schemes for tribal communities.
Emotional farewell at the funeral
Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, highlighting his role in major legislation.
His wife Anjali's emotional farewell at the funeral touched many, while a 21-gun salute marked his final journey.