‘We Labored Collectively’: PM Modi Mourns Gujarat Ex-CM Vijay Rupani In Air India Crash Tragedy | India Information
Air India Aircraft Crash: An Air India aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, claiming over 260 lives, together with former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was on board. A day after the tragedy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited town to take inventory of the scenario, and later he posted on X that he met with the household of BJP Chief Rupani.
In a thread of posts on X, the Prime Minister talked about that he labored with the previous Gujarat CM.
“Vijaybhai and I additionally labored extensively when he was Gujarat CM. He ushered in lots of measures that enhanced Gujarat’s development trajectory, notably in boosting ‘Ease of Dwelling.’ Will at all times cherish the interactions we had. My ideas are along with his household and associates on this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” he wrote.
“In each position assigned, he distinguished himself, be it within the Rajkot Municipal Company, as Rajya Sabha MP, as Gujarat BJP President and as Cupboard Minister within the state authorities,” within the subsequent thread he added.
PM Modi within the submit added that he has recognized Rupani for many years they usually have labored collectively “shoulder to shoulder”.
“It’s unimaginable that Vijaybhai isn’t in our midst. I’ve recognized him for many years. We labored collectively, shoulder to shoulder, together with throughout a number of the most difficult occasions. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly dedicated to the Get together’s ideology. Rising up the ranks, he held varied obligations within the Organisation and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat’s Chief Minister,” he added.
Met the household of Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Ji.
It’s unimaginable that Vijaybhai isn’t in our midst. I’ve recognized him for many years. We labored collectively, shoulder to shoulder, together with throughout a number of the most difficult occasions. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly dedicated… pic.twitter.com/KbmDsKtARG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 13, 2025
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Earlier, the Prime Minister visited the location of the crash and met with the injured within the Civil Hospital. He additionally held a gathering with the officers to evaluate the scenario.
Air Crash
The Air India flight AI171 was travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick and crashed shortly after its takeoff. The plane had departed from the airport at 1:38 pm and was carrying 242 passengers when it struck the BJ Medical School, leading to extra destruction. An ex gratia was introduced by the Tata Group after the tragedy.
Rescue operations have been carried out after the incident.
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After the tragedy, PM Modi had a dialog with the Union Residence Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
