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Ahmedabad air crash: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among victims, confirms BJP; calls his demise 'a big loss'

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 June 2025 ()
Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, confirmed by top BJP leaders. Rupani was en route to London to visit his family when the accident occurred. The crash involved 242 individuals, including passengers and crew, marking a significant loss for the BJP and Indian politics.
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