'Vijay Rupani's last rites will be performed in Rajkot': BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Chudasama
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Following the tragic death of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in the AI-171 plane crash, BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Chudasama visited his residence, confirming that the last rites will be held in Rajkot, pending DNA test results. Rajkot mourns Rupani's loss, with markets closed as a sign of respect for his developmental contributions to the city.
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