Large crowd gathers for Vijay Rupani's public funeral, local markets observe shut down
The Gujarat government has declared a day of mourning on Monday in honour of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, whose mortal remains were identified after a DNA test. The last rites will be conducted in Rajkot. As a mark of respect for their beloved leader Vijay Rupani, businesspersons in Rajkot observed a half-day market closure, paying heartfelt tribute to his memory.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid his last respects to the mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani’s wife, Anjali Rupani, son, and daughter mourn beside his mortal remains during the last rites held with full state honours.Large crowd gathers for final ritesThe mortal remains of Vijay Rupani have reached Green Chowk in Rajkot, where a large number of people and BJP workers have gathered to pay their final respects. Meanwhile, people are also arriving at Vijay Rupani's residence in Prakash Society to offer their condolences.Vijay Rupani’s mortal remains brought to RajkotThe mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were flown from Ahmedabad Airport to Hirasar Airport in Rajkot. From there, his body is now being taken with full honors to his residence.Vijay Rupani's mortal remains handed over to family with state honours at Civil hospital. Vijay Rupani's wife Anjali Rupani, son Rishabh Rupani, Radhika Rupani, Nitin Bhardwaj, and other family members have arrived at the Civil Hospital in Gandhinagar to receive his mortal remains. Gujarat ministers Harsh Sanghavi, Jagdish Vishwakarma, and several BJP MLAs are present at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Vijay Rupani's mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot from Ahmedabad Airport via a chartered plane. Rupani’s mortal remains will be handed over to his family soon.His final rites will be performed in Rajkot at 5 pm with full state honours. Following the confirmation of DNA results, Rupani’s family is en route from Gandhinagar to Rajkot.His body will be taken to his residence in Prakash Society, where arrangements have already been made for public viewing.Union Minister Parshottam Rupala visited the Rupani family in Gandhinagar on Sunday evening to offer his condolences.Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed the identification through a post on X, stating that Vijay Rupani’s DNA sample had matched on Sunday at 11:10 a.m., confirming his death in the crash.His mortal remains are being transported to Rajkot for the funeral. Dr Rajnish Patel, Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, addressed the press and shared key updates. “Out of the bodies brought to Civil Hospital from the crash site, 92 DNA matches have been confirmed. However, due to duplications in samples, the actual number of distinct individuals is 87. So far, 47 bodies have been handed over to their families.”Efforts continue at the crash site, which has been sealed off for investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Recovery teams recently retrieved the second black box from the cockpit, which could provide critical insights into the cause of the crash.The death toll in the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12 in Ahmedabad has risen to 270, including those who were killed on the ground.Rupani was on the Air India flight 171, belonging to the Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 fleet, which crashed on June 12, within seconds after take-off. 242 passengers and crew members were on board the flight en route to London from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. All, except a British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, were killed as the plane crashed into the hostel building of the BJ Medical College.(With inputs from syndicated feed)
The Gujarat government has declared a day of mourning on Monday in honour of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, whose mortal remains were identified after a DNA test. The last rites will be conducted in Rajkot.
As a mark of respect for their beloved leader Vijay Rupani, businesspersons in Rajkot observed a half-day market closure, paying heartfelt tribute to his memory.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid his last respects to the mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani’s wife, Anjali Rupani, son, and daughter mourn beside his mortal remains during the last rites held with full state honours.
Large crowd gathers for final rites
The mortal remains of Vijay Rupani have reached Green Chowk in Rajkot, where a large number of people and BJP workers have gathered to pay their final respects. Meanwhile, people are also arriving at Vijay Rupani's residence in Prakash Society to offer their condolences.
Vijay Rupani’s mortal remains brought to Rajkot
The mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were flown from Ahmedabad Airport to Hirasar Airport in Rajkot. From there, his body is now being taken with full honors to his residence.
Vijay Rupani's mortal remains handed over to family with state honours at Civil hospital.
Vijay Rupani's wife Anjali Rupani, son Rishabh Rupani, Radhika Rupani, Nitin Bhardwaj, and other family members have arrived at the Civil Hospital in Gandhinagar to receive his mortal remains. Gujarat ministers Harsh Sanghavi, Jagdish Vishwakarma, and several BJP MLAs are present at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Vijay Rupani's mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot from Ahmedabad Airport via a chartered plane.
Rupani’s mortal remains will be handed over to his family soon.
His final rites will be performed in Rajkot at 5 pm with full state honours. Following the confirmation of DNA results, Rupani’s family is en route from Gandhinagar to Rajkot.
His body will be taken to his residence in Prakash Society, where arrangements have already been made for public viewing.
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala visited the Rupani family in Gandhinagar on Sunday evening to offer his condolences.
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed the identification through a post on X, stating that Vijay Rupani’s DNA sample had matched on Sunday at 11:10 a.m., confirming his death in the crash.
His mortal remains are being transported to Rajkot for the funeral. Dr Rajnish Patel, Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, addressed the press and shared key updates. “Out of the bodies brought to Civil Hospital from the crash site, 92 DNA matches have been confirmed. However, due to duplications in samples, the actual number of distinct individuals is 87. So far, 47 bodies have been handed over to their families.”
Efforts continue at the crash site, which has been sealed off for investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Recovery teams recently retrieved the second black box from the cockpit, which could provide critical insights into the cause of the crash.
The death toll in the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12 in Ahmedabad has risen to 270, including those who were killed on the ground.
Rupani was on the Air India flight 171, belonging to the Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 fleet, which crashed on June 12, within seconds after take-off. 242 passengers and crew members were on board the flight en route to London from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. All, except a British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, were killed as the plane crashed into the hostel building of the BJ Medical College.
(With inputs from syndicated feed)
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