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Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India crash near Ahmedabad. He was en route to London to meet his family.

Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dies in Air India crash, leaves behind a legacy of steady leadership

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India crash near Ahmedabad. He was en route to London to meet his family.

Senior BJP leader and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has died in the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred near Ahmedabad on Thursday.&nbsp;
The 68-year-old leader Rupani was on his way to London to meet his family. He was among the 242 people on board the ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which crashed into a residential area in Meghani Nagar shortly after takeoff. Only one person survived the crash and is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital.
Union Minister CR Paatil confirmed the news of Rupani&rsquo;s demise while speaking to reporters. &ldquo;Our leader and former Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani, was going (to London) to meet his family. He is also a victim of this incident. May his soul rest in peace. This is a big loss for the BJP,&rdquo; he said.
Early Life and Education
Vijay Rupani was born to Mayaben and Ramniklal Rupani in Yangon, Myanmar, in a Jain Bania family. He was the seventh and youngest son.
Due to political instability in Myanmar, the Rupani family moved to Rajkot in 1960. Rupani completed his undergraduate degree in Arts from Dharmendrasinhji Arts College and went on to study law at Saurashtra University.
Entry Into Politics: From Activist to Mayor
Rupani's political journey began during his college days, when he became an activist with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS.
He actively participated in the Navnirman movement and drew inspiration from Jayaprakash Narayan&rsquo;s anti-corruption crusade. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at the age of 24.
In 1975, during the Emergency, Rupani was imprisoned for protesting against the government and spent one year in Bhavnagar jail.
His formal political career started in 1987 when he was elected as a corporator in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. He later became the mayor of Rajkot for a term between 1996 and 1997.
Rupani served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2006 to 2012 and was known for his quiet but persistent presence in Gujarat&rsquo;s political circles.
Rise to Chief Ministership
Rupani&rsquo;s steady rise within the BJP led him to win the Assembly by-election from Rajkot West in 2014. In February 2016, he was appointed the state BJP president.
Following Anandiben Patel&rsquo;s resignation in August 2016, Rupani was chosen to take over as Gujarat&rsquo;s Chief Minister. Known for his composed demeanour and low-profile style, Rupani led the state through a turbulent period marked by social unrest and political dissent.
He managed to retain BJP's leadership in Gujarat during the 2017 assembly elections, even as the party&rsquo;s seat count dropped below 100 for the first time in years. He continued to serve as Chief Minister until September 2021.
Key Roles Before CM Tenure
Before assuming the role of Chief Minister, Rupani served as the chair of the Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation in 2006.
During his tenure, the state launched the widely recognised &ldquo;Khushboo Gujarat Ki&rdquo; campaign featuring Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan.
He also held the position of chairman of the Gujarat Municipal Finance Board in 2013. These roles underscored his administrative capabilities and laid the groundwork for his leadership at the state level.
Resignation and Legacy
In September 2021, Vijay Rupani stepped down from the Chief Minister&rsquo;s post ahead of the 2022 state assembly elections, making way for Bhupendra Patel. Despite his resignation, he remained a respected figure within the party and among peers.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled his interactions with Rupani in the Rajya Sabha and their cordial exchanges outside the House.&nbsp;
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Vijay Rupani was a Member of the Rajya Sabha during 2006-2012. I still recall our not infrequent arguments and clashes in the House as also the friendly conversations in the now-extinct Central Hall where we would talk about climate change, urban heat, environment, and Myanmar&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1933184867623412170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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 &ldquo;He was extremely affable and the aggression in the House would very often be accompanied with a smile,&rdquo; Ramesh shared, reminiscing about their conversations in the now-defunct Central Hall on topics ranging from climate change to Myanmar, Rupani&rsquo;s birthplace.
Rupani&rsquo;s calm leadership, ideological commitment, and decades of public service made him a key figure in Gujarat&rsquo;s political evolution.
As Chief Minister, his tenure included the introduction of the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020 and focused efforts for tribal upliftment. He also played a crucial role in navigating the state through the challenges of the post-COVID recovery phase.
His sudden demise in the air crash has left a void in Gujarat&rsquo;s political landscape and within the BJP, where he was seen as a steady hand and a disciplined organiser.

Addressing the recent change of guards in states led by both BJP and the Congress, Kapil&nbsp;Sibal&nbsp;on Sunday asked if this will help the parties.
Pointing to the sudden change in Chief Ministers in three states ahead of the state polls in 2022, Congress leader Kapil Sibal asked if it will buy parties time and help them correct their course.
The veteran Congress leader who wrote to Sonia Gandhi seeking organisational overhaul, in his tweet named a Congress state, Punjab, along with the two BJP states, Uttarakhand and Gujarat, where the Chief Ministers have been replaced recently.
Referring to the English proverb &lsquo;a stitch in time saves nine&rsquo;, the leader appeared to ask if the exercise of changing CMs will be useful to the parties in the present case.
In Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat quit barely four months after replacing Trivendra Rawat. He was replaced by Pushkar Singh Dhami who is the current CM of Uttarakhand. In Gujarat, Vijay Rupani resigned as Chief Minister a year ahead of state polls and was replaced with Bhupendra Patel. Meanwhile in Punjab Amarinder Singh quit as Punjab CM amid Congress infighting.

 Kapil Sibal: Will changing Chief Ministers ahead of polls help Cong, BJP?

Kapil Sibal&nbsp;pointed out to the change in Chief Ministers in states led by both BJP and the Congress ahead of the polls and asked if this exercise will help the parties

//Sibal&nbsp;questions the politics of both BJP&nbsp;&amp; Cong before state polls&nbsp;
//Sibal&nbsp;critiques the change in guard in&nbsp;Uttarakhand,&nbsp;Gujarat &amp; Punjab
//&lsquo;A stitch in time saves nine&rsquo;: Congress leader points out in a tweet
//Sibal&nbsp;asks if changing CMs&nbsp;help parties correct their course in time
//BJP replaced two CMs,&nbsp;Punjab CM quit due to party in-fighting&nbsp;

Referring to the English proverb &lsquo;a stitch in time saves nine&rsquo;, veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal appeared to ask if changing CMs&nbsp;ahead of polls will be useful to the parties.

Addressing the recent change of guards in states led by both BJP and the Congress, Kapil&nbsp;Sibal&nbsp;on Sunday asked if this will help the parties.
Pointing to the sudden change in Chief Ministers in three states ahead of the state polls in 2022, Congress leader Kapil Sibal asked if it will buy parties time and help them correct their course.
The veteran Congress leader who wrote to Sonia Gandhi seeking organisational overhaul, in his tweet named a Congress state, Punjab, along with the two BJP states, Uttarakhand and Gujarat, where the Chief Ministers have been replaced recently.
Referring to the English proverb &lsquo;a stitch in time saves nine&rsquo;, the leader appeared to ask if the exercise of changing CMs will be useful to the parties in the present case.
In Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat quit barely four months after replacing Trivendra Rawat. He was replaced by Pushkar Singh Dhami who is the current CM of Uttarakhand. In Gujarat, Vijay Rupani resigned as Chief Minister a year ahead of state polls and was replaced with Bhupendra Patel. Meanwhile in Punjab Amarinder Singh quit as Punjab CM amid Congress infighting.

Bhupendra Patel will now lead Gujarat in its next assembly election in 2022. The announcement is surprising as Patel is a first-time minister of Gujarat. 

Who is Bhupendra Patel?: All you need to know about the New Gujarat Chief Minister

Bhupendra Patel's appointment as Gujarat CM comes a surprise. Patel is a first-time minister of Gujarat. He was reportedly&nbsp;not even listed among the main contenders.

Who is Bhupendra Patel?: All you need to know about the new Gujarat CM

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A day after the unexpected resignation of Vijay Rupani, Fifty-nine-year-old MLA Bhupendra Patel was named the next Gujarat Chief Minister at a meeting of BJP legislators on Sunday. Patel will now lead Gujarat in its next assembly election in 2022. The announcement is surprising as Patel is a first-time minister of Gujarat. He was reportedly&nbsp;not even listed among the main contenders.
Union home minister Amit Shah expressed confidence in Bhupendra Patel's leadership amid allegations that he will only be a "remote-controlled" CM
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59-year-old MLA Bhupendra Patel named next Gujarat CM
Patel's name was reportedly&nbsp;not even listed among the main contenders
Patel will lead Gujarat in its next assembly election in 2022
Allegations that Patel will only be a "remote-controlled" CM
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Bhupendra Patel's appointment as Gujarat CM comes a surprise. Patel is a first-time minister of Gujarat. He was reportedly&nbsp;not even listed among the main contenders.

A day after the unexpected resignation of Vijay Rupani, Fifty-nine-year-old MLA <a href="https://www.ejdev.editorji.com/national/gujarat-bhupendra-patel-to-take-oath-as-cm-today-amit-shah-to-attend-ceremony-1631498708242" target="_blank">Bhupendra Patel</a> was named the next Gujarat Chief Minister at a meeting of BJP legislators on Sunday.
Patel will now lead Gujarat in its next assembly election in 2022. The announcement is surprising as Patel is a first-time minister of Gujarat. He was reportedly&nbsp;not even listed among the main contenders.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/bhupendra-patel-made-new-chief-minister-of-gujarat-1631444159917" target="_blank">Bhupendra Patel named new Gujarat CM, to succeed Vijay Rupani</a>
Union home minister Amit Shah expressed confidence in Bhupendra Patel's leadership amid allegations that he will only be a "remote-controlled" CM
Here is all you need to know about the<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/who-is-bhupendra-patel-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-gujarat-cm-1631466440504" target="_blank"> new chief minister of Gujarat</a>
<ul>
<li>Bhupendra Patel association with the RSS goes back a long time. However, he is a first-time minister.</li>
<li>Patel is believed to be a close aide of former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel.</li>
<li>Bhupendra Patel is a first time MLA&nbsp;from Gujarat's Ghatlodiya. In 2017 he defeated Congress's Shashikant Patel by more than 1 lakh votes</li>
<li>Bhupendra Patel belongs to the Patidar community, which the BJP is reportedly keen to appease ahead of next year's assembly elections</li>
<li>Bhupendra Patel held various administrative posts of civic bodies in past. He served as the chairman of the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority. He also served as the president of Memnagar Nagarpalika.</li>
<li>The new CM is an engineer by profession. He holds a diploma in civil engineering from the Government Polytechnic Ahmedabad</li>
<li>Patel declared more than ₹ 5 crore in assets in his 2017 election papers. He is believed to have a very clear political background with no criminal record, according to reports</li>
</ul>

Senior BJP leader Bhupendra Patel will succeed Vijay Rupani as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Patel, known to be a protege of former Chief Minister Anandiben Patel was elected the leader of the legislature party after a meeting on Sunday.
The MLA from Ghatlodia seat was the part of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority.
Vijay Rupani stepped down on Saturday and said he was following the &lsquo;BJP tradition&rsquo; that promotes equal opportunity for all party workers. He said he is committed to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is ready to serve in whichever role the party assigns him.
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Bhupendra Patel made new Chief Minister Of Gujarat

Senior BJP leader Bhupendra Patel &nbsp;known to be a protege of former Chief Minister Anandiben Patel&nbsp;will succeed Vijay Rupani as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.&nbsp;

Senior BJP leader Bhupendra Patel named next chief minister of Gujarat
Patel will succeed Vijay Rupani who resigned from his post on Saturday
MLA from Ghatlodia seat elected leader of the legislature party
Rupani after stepping down&nbsp;said he was following the &lsquo;BJP tradition&rsquo;&nbsp;
Rupani 4th CM to be replaced in BJP ruled states so far this year

Senior BJP leader Bhupendra Patel &nbsp;known to be a protege of former Chief Minister Anandiben Patel&nbsp;will succeed Vijay Rupani as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.&nbsp;

BJP on Sunday named senior leader Bhupendra Patel as the next chief minister of Gujarat.
Patel will succeed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/gujarat-chief-minister-vijay-rupani-resigns-1631353885442" target="_blank">Vijay Rupani</a> who resigned from his post on Saturday.
Patel, known to be a protege of former Chief Minister Anandiben Patel was elected the leader of the legislature party after a meeting on Sunday.
The MLA from Ghatlodia seat was the part of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/dhaval-patel-journalist-who-faced-sedition-for-reporting-that-gujarat-cm-rupani-may-go-1631434797625" target="_blank">Dhaval Patel: journalist who faced sedition for reporting that Gujarat CM Rupani may go</a>
Rupani after stepping down&nbsp;said he was following the &lsquo;BJP tradition&rsquo; that promotes equal opportunity for all party workers. He said he is committed to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is ready to serve in whichever role the party assigns him.
Rupani was installed in 2016, 16 months ahead of elections after the removal of Anandiben Patel.
Rupani was the fourth Chief Minister to be replaced in the BJP ruled states so far this year.
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Gujarati journalist Dhaval&nbsp;Patel feels that Vijay&nbsp;Rupani's&nbsp;resignation as chief minister is a vindication of what he had reported over a year ago.&nbsp;
Patel, an editor with&nbsp;Gujarati news web portal 'Face of Nation', had written article in May 2020&nbsp;talking of a possible change of leadership in Gujarat. He was then slapped with sedition&nbsp;and sent to&nbsp;judicial custody for 14 days before being granted&nbsp;bail. The complaint against him was filed by Sub-Inspector SJ Desai, posted with the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch
While the article was taken down soon after it was posted, the FIR was quashed in November last year, only after Patel submitted an &ldquo;unconditional apology&rdquo; before the Gujarat High Court.&nbsp;
Dhaval&nbsp;Patel, who&nbsp;shifted abroad in December 2020, told Indian Express that he now feels vindicated and he tendered an apology because he didn't want the case to drag on and affect his career. He said the sedition charge was used as a pressure tactics against journalists given the Covid-19 situation in the state that time.&nbsp;
Patel says his article on possible leadership change in Gujarat was based on information from credible sources and cross-verification.&nbsp;

Dhaval Patel: journalist who faced sedition for reporting that Gujarat CM Rupani may go

Gujarati journalist Dhaval&nbsp;Patel feels that Vijay&nbsp;Rupani's&nbsp;resignation as chief minister is a vindication of what he had reported over a year ago.&nbsp;

'Feel vindicated': journalist who was jailed for writing that Rupani&nbsp;may go
Dhaval&nbsp;Patel wrote an article in May 2020 about leadership change in Gujarat
Patel writes for an online web portal 'Face of Nation'
Patel was accused of sedition and sent to 14-day judicial custody, he later got bail
FIR was quashed after Patel tendered an&nbsp;'unconditional apology' in November
Dhaval&nbsp;Patel: sedition charge was used as pressure tactics

Patel, an editor with&nbsp;Gujarati news web portal 'Face of Nation', had written article in May 2020&nbsp;talking of a possible change of leadership in Gujarat.

Gujarati journalist Dhaval&nbsp;Patel feels that Vijay&nbsp;Rupani's&nbsp;resignation as chief minister is a vindication of what he had reported over a year ago.&nbsp;
Patel, an editor with&nbsp;Gujarati news web portal 'Face of Nation', had written article in May 2020&nbsp;talking of a possible change of leadership in Gujarat. He was then slapped with sedition&nbsp;and sent to&nbsp;judicial custody for 14 days before being granted&nbsp;bail. The complaint against him was filed by Sub-Inspector SJ Desai, posted with the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch
While the article was taken down soon after it was posted, the FIR was quashed in November last year, only after Patel submitted an 'unconditional apology' before the Gujarat High Court.&nbsp;
Dhaval&nbsp;Patel, who&nbsp;shifted abroad in December 2020, told Indian Express that he now feels vindicated and he tendered an apology because he didn't want the case to drag on and affect his career. He said the sedition charge was used as a pressure tactics against journalists given the Covid-19 situation in the state that time.&nbsp;
Patel says his article on possible leadership change in Gujarat was based on information from credible sources and cross-verification.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;has appointed Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Narendra Singh Tomar as observers, as the party looks to elect a new chief minister in Gujarat to replace&nbsp;Vijay Rupani, who stepped down on Saturday.
The Gujarat&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;legislature party is likely to meet on Sunday to choose the new chief minister following Vijay Rupani&rsquo;s resignation, state BJP spokesperson Yamal Vyas was quoted as saying by PTI. Union Minister Amit Shah may join the legislature party meeting along with central observers, he added.
Rupani's resignation came 15 months before the election to the 182-member Assembly that is due in December 2022.

Gujarat CM resigns: union ministers Narendra Tomar & Prahlad Joshi appointed as observers

The&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;has appointed Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Narendra Singh Tomar as observers, as the party looks to elect a new chief minister in Gujarat to replace&nbsp;Vijay Rupani

BJP&nbsp;state legislative party holds meeting to elect new CM
Union ministers Narendra&nbsp;Tomar, Prahlad&nbsp;Joshi&nbsp;attend the meeting
Vijay&nbsp;Rupani resigned as Gujarat chief minister on Saturday
Lakshadweep&nbsp;administrator, union health minister among top contenders
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Uunion ministers Narendra&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;Tomar&nbsp;and Prahlad&nbsp;Joshi, who have been appointed as the party's central observers are leading the meeting.&nbsp;

BJP's&nbsp;Gujarat Legislative Party is holding a meeting to elect a new chief minister after Vijay&nbsp;Rupani&nbsp;resigned from the post on Saturday. The meeting is being headed by union ministers Narendra&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;Tomar&nbsp;and Prahlad&nbsp;Joshi, who have been appointed as the party's central observers.
There is talk that Praful Khoda Patel, administrator of the union territories of Lakshadweep and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, is among the top contenders.
Also reportedly being considered are Parshottam Rupala, the Union Minister of Fisheries and Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister.&nbsp;The name of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel is also doing the rounds
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/gujarat-cm-resigns-will-mansuklh-mandaviya-replace-vijay-rupani-1631364656262">Gujarat CM resigns: Will Mansuklh Mandaviya replace Vijay Rupani?</a>
Rupani's resignation came 15 months before the election to the 182-member Assembly that is due in December 2022.

What does the unexpected resignation of Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani ahead of polls next year mean for the BJP and PM Narendra&nbsp;Modi's home state.
The stunning development leaves three options - appoint a successor and a new cabinet, allow the state to come under President's Rule or have an Assembly election much earlier than scheduled.
Assembly polls are due in December next year.&nbsp;
Reports said that the BJP is likely to appoint a new CM as Rupani was seen as an unpopular CM and his exit is seen as a course correction by the BJP.
Media reports quoting sources said Mansukh Mandaviya, who was just sworn in as the Union Health Minister in July, and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel have emerged as possible replacements for Rupani.
Some reports stated that Mandaviya, who is a Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat, met Rupani at his residence on Saturday after his resignation.

Gujarat CM resigns: Will Mansuklh Mandaviya replace Vijay Rupani?

Will union health minister Mansukh&nbsp;Mandaviya&nbsp;be made new Gujarat CM after Vijay&nbsp;Rupani's&nbsp;resignation?&nbsp;

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns: What happens next?

Gujarat CM Vijay&nbsp;Rupani&nbsp;resigns: What happens next?
BJP's options: New CM, President Rule or early elections
Health minister Mansukh&nbsp;Mandaviya, Dy CM Nitin&nbsp;Patel frontrunners: reports
Reports: Rupani's resignation is BJP's course correction ahead of polls

Media reports quoting sources said Mansukh Mandaviya, who was just sworn in as the Union Health Minister in July, and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel have emerged as possible replacements for Rupani.

What does the unexpected resignation of Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani ahead of polls next year mean for the BJP and PM Narendra&nbsp;Modi's home state.
The stunning development leaves three options - appoint a successor and a new cabinet, allow the state to come under President's Rule or have an Assembly election much earlier than scheduled.
Assembly polls are due in December next year.&nbsp;
Reports said that the BJP is likely to appoint a new CM as Rupani was seen as an unpopular CM and his exit is seen as a course correction by the BJP.
Media reports quoting sources said Mansukh Mandaviya, who was just sworn in as the Union Health Minister in July, and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel have emerged as possible replacements for Rupani.
Some reports stated that Mandaviya, who is a Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat, met Rupani at his residence on Saturday after his resignation.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani resigned from his post on September 11.
The senior BJP leader&rsquo;s resignation comes as a surprise ahead of Gujarat polls next year
After his unprecedented exit, Rupani addressed the press and said his resignation is in accordance to the "BJP's tradition" of providing all party workers an equal opportunity.
He further added that he is committed to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;and is ready to serve in whichever the role the party assigns to him.
When asked under whose leadership the assembly elections would be contested, Rupani said the party is guided by the central leadership of Modi.
The opposition Congress party was quick to point out that &lsquo;it reflects the BJP's lack of confidence in their own chief minister&rsquo;
Rupani, as well as the BJP, has so far not revealed who his successor would be.
BJP also had to change Chief Ministers in Karnataka and Uttarakhand recently.

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani resigns ahead of 2022 state polls

In a surprise move,&nbsp;Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani resigned from his post on Saturday.&nbsp;The unexpected resignation comes ahead of Gujarat polls next year

After his unprecedented exit, Vijay&nbsp;Rupani addressed the press and said his resignation is in accordance to the "BJP's tradition" of providing all party workers an equal opportunity.

In a surprising move, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani resigned from his post on Saturday. The unexpected development comes ahead of Gujarat polls next year.
After his unprecedented exit, Rupani addressed the press and said his resignation is in accordance with the "BJP's tradition" of providing all party workers an equal opportunity.
He further added that he is committed to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is ready to serve in whichever role the party assigns him.
When asked under whose leadership the assembly elections would be contested, Rupani said the party is guided by the central leadership of Modi.
The opposition Congress party was quick to point out that &lsquo;it reflects the BJP's lack of confidence in its own chief minister&rsquo;
Rupani, as well as the BJP, has so far not revealed who his successor would be. Recently, BJP also had to change Chief Ministers in Karnataka and Uttarakhand.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has said that his government was dealing strictly with those who "trap" Hindu girls and elope with them.
Addressing a gathering of Maldhari community, whose traditional occupation is cattle-rearing, in Ahmedabad, Rupani said the BJP government in the state has also acted tough on those involved in cow slaughter.
"My government brought in several laws with strict provisions to save cows from slaughter," he said.
Referring to so-called 'love jihad', Rupani said that his government is dealing strictly with those who trap Hindu girls and elope with them.
The Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was passed by the Assembly in April and was notified on June 15, provides for strict punishment for forcible or 'fraudulent' religious conversions through marriage.
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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's warning to those who 'trap' Hindu girls

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's warning to those who 'trap' Hindu girls, slaughter cows

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's warning to those who 'trap' Hindu girls
Acting against those who slaughter cows and "trap" Hindu girls: CM
Gujarat has made law against 'forced conversions through marriages'

Addressing a gathering of Maldhari community, whose traditional occupation is cattle-rearing, Rupani said the BJP government in the state has also acted tough on those involved in cow slaughter

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has said that his government was dealing strictly with those who "trap" Hindu girls and elope with them.
Addressing a gathering of Maldhari community, whose traditional occupation is cattle-rearing, in Ahmedabad, Rupani said the BJP government in the state has also acted tough on those involved in cow slaughter.
"My government brought in several laws with strict provisions to save cows from slaughter," he said.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/after-up-and-mp-gujarat-clears-law-to-curb-so-called-love-jihad-1617336677134" target="_blank">After UP and MP, Gujarat clears law to curb so-called 'love jihad'</a>
Referring to so-called 'love jihad', Rupani said that his government is dealing strictly with those who trap Hindu girls and elope with them.
The Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was passed by the Assembly in April and was notified on June 15, provides for strict punishment for forcible or 'fraudulent' religious conversions through marriage.
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President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly reconstructed Motera cricket ground in Ahmedabad and renamed it after Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Motera cricket ground renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium 

The world's largest cricket stadium is being promoted as the Sports Capital of the world and many former sports persons were present at the inauguration

President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;inaugurated the newly reconstructed <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/ahmedabad-s-motera-stadium-10-things-you-should-know-1614078140350" target="_blank" >Motera cricket ground</a> in Ahmedabad&nbsp;and renamed it after Prime Minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/topic/narendra-modi-1527239294024" target="_blank" >Narendra&nbsp;Modi</a>. Along with the President, Home Minister Amit&nbsp;Shah, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports&nbsp;Kiren&nbsp;Rijiju&nbsp;&amp; Gujarat CM Vijay&nbsp;Rupani&nbsp;were also present at Motera&nbsp;stadium which was reconstructed at a cost of ₹800&nbsp;crore.
The world's largest cricket stadium is being promoted as the Sports Capital of the world and many former sports persons were present at the inauguration.
The 1,32,000 capacity facility will only get to host 50% fans due to the Covid-19 restrictions as India hosts England in the 3rd Test which will be a day-night affair.&nbsp;

Following in the footsteps of UP and MP, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani on Sunday said his government will soon bring a strict law against 'love jihad' in the state.Saying that activities such as "love jihad will not be tolerated", Rupani promised to bring strict laws against love jihad in the coming days. In the recent past, UP and MP, both ruled by the BJP, have brought religious freedom laws to stop alleged conversion through marriage or by any other fraudulent means. A number of cases of misuse of the new laws have been reported from both the states.

After UP and MP, Gujarat CM promises law to stop 'love jihad'

Following in the footsteps of UP and MP, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani on Sunday said his government will soon bring a strict law against 'love jihad' in the state

Following in the footsteps of UP and MP, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani on Sunday said his government will soon bring a strict law against 'love jihad' in the state.Saying that activities such as "love jihad will not be tolerated", Rupani promised to bring strict laws against love jihad in the coming days. In the recent past, UP and MP, both ruled by the BJP, have brought religious freedom laws to stop alleged conversion through marriage or by any other fraudulent means. A number of cases of misuse of the new laws have been reported from both the states.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani fainted on stage on Sunday while addressing a rally for upcoming civic polls in Vadodara. He was flown to Ahmedabad and admitted in a hospital. Deputy CM Nitin Patel later said that the CM was doing fine and all his tests were normal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquired about Rupani's health over phone, said a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office. Modi told Rupani to get himself thoroughly checked and to take proper rest, it said. Reports said that Rupani was unwell for a few days, but still decided to go ahead with the poll rallies.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani faints on stage, tests Covid positive

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who fainted on stage on Sunday while addressing a rally for upcoming civic polls in Vadodara, has tested positive for Covid-19

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who fainted on stage on Sunday while addressing a rally for upcoming civic polls in Vadodara, has tested positive for Covid-19.&nbsp;He was flown to Ahmedabad and admitted in a hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquired about Rupani's health over phone, said a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office. Modi told Rupani to get himself thoroughly checked and to take proper rest, it said. Reports said that Rupani was unwell for a few days, but still decided to go ahead with the poll rallies.

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