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Gujarat mourns: Vijay Rupani's hometown Rajkot prepares to bid its beloved neta a final farewell; son submits DNA sample

IndiaTimes Sunday, 15 June 2025
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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Breaking: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani OnBoard the Ill-fated plane in Ahmedabad | Several Feared Dead 06:33

 Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was one of the 242 people onboard the ill-fated Air India Flight AI-171 which crashed moments after take-off from the Ahmedabad airport. Rupani's plane ticket and boarding details confirm that he was present on the plane when it crashed. More details about the victims...

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