Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani passed away in the recent Ahmedabad plane catastrophe, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for his loss today. Recalling his efforts in a variety of capacities, including his time in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, his time as a Rajya Sabha MP, his time as the Gujarat BJP President, and his time as a Cabinet Minister in the state government, PM Modi emphasized Shri Rupani’s illustrious career.
“Met the family of Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Ji.
It is unimaginable that Vijaybhai is not in our midst. I’ve known him for decades. We worked together, shoulder to shoulder, including during some of the most challenging times. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly committed to the Party’s ideology. Rising up the ranks, he held various responsibilities in the Organisation and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat’s Chief Minister,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X.
“In every role assigned, he distinguished himself, be it in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, as Rajya Sabha MP, as Gujarat BJP President and as Cabinet Minister in the state government,” PM Modi added.
“Vijaybhai and I also worked extensively when he was Gujarat CM. He ushered in many measures that enhanced Gujarat’s growth trajectory, particularly in boosting ‘Ease of Living.’ Will always cherish the interactions we had. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” PM Modi further stated in a post.