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Tributes Paid to Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in State Assembly

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The Monsoon Session of the Gujarat Assembly kicked off with leaders of all three major parties -- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) -- coming together to pay tributes to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12. The House also honored seven former members who died recently, including former ministers Hemaben Acharya, Ishwarsinh Chavda, Noorjahanbakht Babi, and Balvantrai Manvar, and former members Bhupendrakumar Patani and Ranchhodbhai Mer.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gujarat Assembly paid tributes to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, along with seven other former members who died recently.
  • The tributes were paid during the Monsoon Session of the Assembly, which kicked off on Monday.
  • Leaders of the BJP, Congress, and AAP came together to pay their respects to Rupani, with each party member highlighting his achievements and contributions to the state.
  • Former Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel recalled Rupani's contribution in the development of Gujarat, including establishing AIIMS at Rajkot and the Rajkot International Airport at Hirasar village.
  • Agriculture minister Raghavji Patel credited Rupani with securing AIIMS and an international airport for Rajkot.
  • Senior Congress leader Shailesh Parmar recalled Rupani's leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic, including his decision to impose curfew in Ahmedabad city.
  • AAP legislator Gopal Italia praised Rupani for his leadership qualities and ability to tackle difficult situations with patience and restraint.

Statistics:

  • 260 lives were lost in the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12.
  • 7 former members of the Gujarat Assembly were paid tributes during the Monsoon Session, including former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
  • 5 former ministers were honored, including Hemaben Acharya, Ishwarsinh Chavda, Noorjahanbakht Babi, Balvantrai Manvar, and Bhupendrakumar Patani.
  • 2 former members of the House, Ranchhodbhai Mer, were also honored.
  • The Monsoon Session of the Assembly kicked off on Monday.

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com, 2025.

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