Vijay Rupani
Vijay Rupani | |
|---|---|
 Rupani in 2018 | |
| 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat | |
| In office 7 August 2016 – 11 September 2021 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Anandiben Patel |
| Succeeded by | Bhupendrabhai Patel |
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Gujarat | |
| In office 19 November 2014 – 7 August 2016 | |
Ministry | Term |
| Minister of Transport | 19 November 2014 - 7 August 2016 |
| Minister of Labour and Employment | 19 November 2014 - 7 August 2016 |
| Minister of Water Supply | 19 November 2014 - 7 August 2016 |
| Member of Legislative Assembly, Gujarat | |
| In office 19 October 2014 – 8 December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vajubhai Vala |
| Succeeded by | Darshita Shah |
| Constituency | Rajkot West |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 25 July 2006 – 24 July 2012 | |
| Constituency | Gujarat |
| President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Gujarat | |
| In office February 2016 – August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | R. C. Faldu |
| Succeeded by | Jitu Vaghani |
| Mayor of Rajkot Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 1996–1997[1] | |
| Preceded by | Bhavana Joshipura |
| Succeeded by | Uday Kangad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vijay Ramniklal Rupani 2 August 1956 Rangoon, Union of Burma (present-day Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar) |
| Died | 12 June 2025 (aged 68)[2] Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Cause of death | Airplane Crash |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | National Democratic Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Anjali Rupani |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Rajkot, India |
| Alma mater | Saurashtra University (BA, LLB) |
| Website | www |
Vijay Rupani (2 August 1956 – 12 June 2025) was an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 7 August 2016 to 11 September 2021. Rupani succeeded Anandiben Patel and was later succeeded by Bhupendra Patel.
Death
[change | change source]Rupani was one of the passengers of Air India Flight 171 that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad Airport on its way to London Gatwick Airport,[3] on June 12, 2025. He and 240 others on board were killed plus 38 people on the ground on the impact. [4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Gujarat CM resigns, all eyes on MLAs' meet to select Pollard's successor". The Economic Times. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ↑ "Vijay Rupani, ex Gujarat CM, killed in Ahmedabad plane crash". The Hindu. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Vijay Rupani, ex Gujarat CM, killed in Ahmedabad plane crash". The Hindu. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ↑ "Vijay Rupani Death: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani killed in Ahmedabad plane crash, says CR Paatil". The Indian Express. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
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