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Gujarat mourns: Vijay Rupani's hometown Rajkot prepares to bid its beloved neta a final farewell; son submits DNA sample

IndiaTimes Sunday, 15 June 2025 ()
Gujarat is likely to declare state mourning for ex-CM Vijay Rupani, who tragically died in the Air India crash. His son provided DNA samples after his sister's didn't match, awaiting confirmation. Rajkot prepares for a grand funeral procession, with markets and schools closed as a mark of respect.
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