Vijay Rupani, Former Gujarat Chief Minister, Dies in Plane Crash
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Vijay Rupani |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Key Role | 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat (2016-2021) |
| Date of Birth | August 2, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Rangoon (present-day Yangon), Myanmar |
| Education | BA from Dharmendrasinhji Arts College, Rajkot; LLB from Saurashtra University |
| Early Political Work | Began with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Jan Sangh |
| Key Political Positions | Rajkot Municipal Councillor (1987), Mayor of Rajkot (1996-1997), Rajya Sabha Member (2006-2012), Chairman of Gujarat Tourism Corporation, Gujarat Legislative Assembly Member (2014), Minister for Transport, Water Supply, Labour and Employment |
| Chief Minister Tenure | August 7, 2016 - September 2021 |
| Achievements | Led BJP to victory in 2017 Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections, focused on infrastructure, e-governance, and industry-friendly policies |
| Family | Married to Anjali Rupani, three children; belonged to a Jain family |
| Date of Death | June 12, 2025 |
| Cause of Death | Airplane crash involving an Air India domestic flight |
| Legacy | Known for clean political image, administrative acumen, and impactful governance |