Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has tragically died in the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash. The ill-fated Air India flight AI-171 was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after take-off, killing several on board, including the senior BJP leader. Emotional scenes were witnessed at Vijay Rupani’s residence, where family members and supporters gathered in prayers before confirmation of his death arrived. Air India confirmed that 242 people were on board, including 169 Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure full rescue efforts.