Gujarat Mourns as Former CM Vijay Rupani's Last Rites Take Place
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani’s funeral rites occurred at Ramnathpara crematorium following a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. His identity confirmed via DNA, he's among numerous victims identified and returned to families across regions. Support teams assist grieving families amidst ongoing identification efforts.
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In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, the late Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, received a dignified farewell at the Ramnathpara crematorium in Rajkot. The funeral procession began at 5 pm from his residence, culminating in the 'agni sanskar' ceremony at around 6 pm.
Rupani's remains were air-transported from Ahmedabad to Rajkot, arriving from the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital mortuary by early afternoon. In homage to his political stature, his body was draped with the Indian Tricolour, while a hearse adorned with 2,000 kilograms of flowers prepared to transport the former Chief Minister's remains.
Rupani was among 241 victims in the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash, confirmed via DNA testing. The crash also resulted in 33 fatalities on the ground, including local residents and MBBS students. Authorities have ensured that each identified body is returned with due dignity, while special teams provide support to grieving families.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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