Vijay Rupani's hometown Rajkot prepares to bid its beloved neta a final farewell

Sunday, 15 June 2025 (3 weeks ago)
Gujarat is likely to declare state mourning for ex-CM Vijay Rupani, who tragically died in the Air India crash. His son provided DNA samples after his sister's didn't match, awaiting confirmation. Rajkot prepares for a grand funeral procession, with markets and schools closed as a mark of respect.

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Vijay Rupani Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2016 to 2021

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Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on January 1, 1970

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Vijay Rupani's hometown Rajkot prepares to bid its beloved neta a final farewell

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