Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat chief minister, who tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Rupani was among the 242 people on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after takeoff while en route to London on Thursday. 

PM Modi posted on X, “Met the family of Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Ji.”

"It is unimaginable that Vijaybhai is not in our midst. I’ve known him for decades. We worked together, shoulder to shoulder, including during some of the most challenging times. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly committed to the (BJP) Party's ideology. Rising up the ranks, he held various responsibilities in the Organisation and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat’s Chief Minister," PM Modi added.

“In every role assigned, he distinguished himself, be it in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, as Rajya Sabha MP, as Gujarat BJP President and as Cabinet Minister in the state government.”

“Vijaybhai and I also worked extensively when he was Gujarat CM. He ushered in many measures that enhanced Gujarat’s growth trajectory, particularly in boosting ‘Ease of Living.’ Will always cherish the interactions we had. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”