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'Can't believe Vijaybhai is no more': PM Modi on Vijay Rupani's demise; ex-Gujarat CM died in Ahmedabad air crash

IndiaTimes Friday, 13 June 2025 ()
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the Ahmedabad air crash. Modi reminisced about their long association and Rupani's dedication to the BJP's ideology.
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News video: BREAKING: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani DEAD in Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad | 240 Killed

BREAKING: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani DEAD in Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad | 240 Killed 03:05

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers on board Air India flight I71, which crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London on June 12, 2025. Union Minister C.R. Patil confirmed Rupani’s death in the tragic incident. Rupani, who served as CM from...

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