Vijay Rupani former Gujarat chief minister tragically lost his life in the Air India Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. After DNA identification, his remains were transported to Rajkot, his hometown. The Gujarat government has declared a one-day state mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and no official entertainment. Full state honors will accompany his last rites held on Monday, June 16, in Rajkot. The city observed a half-day shutdown—markets, schools, and businesses all closed in mourning. A procession is planned from his residence in Prakash Society to Ramnath Para crematorium, passing through major city landmarks. Public Darshan of Rupani at his residence and a planned ceremony at Racecourse ground arranged by the BJP party men.
High-profile guests like PM Narendra Modi and CM Bhupendra Patel have visited the family to pay respects. Extensive security protocols are in place: road restrictions, barricading, parking bans, and crowd control during the procession.Union Home Minister Amit Shah to come tomorrow Rajkot to join former CM Vijay Rupani’s funeral.
