Air India crash: Gujarat ex-CM Vijay Rupani believed 1206 his lucky no. | India News

Gujarat ex-CM Vijay Rupani

GANDHINAGAR: For Gujarat’s former chief minister Vijay Rupani, the quantity 1206 was an emblem of fortune, a silent companion by means of the years. He believed in it with a young religion. The registration plates of all his autos – scooters and vehicles – had 1206 on them. Friends say it had all the time been his lucky allure.But destiny gave it a merciless twist. On June 12 – 12/06 – the identical quantity that adopted him for many years marked the day his journey ended. Rupani was aboard the AI flight that crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad. He was en path to London to satisfy his spouse and daughter. He by no means arrived. The ex-CM, now the get together answerable for Punjab, had delay his go to to the UK from June 5 to 12, owing to Ludhiana West bypoll on June 19, stated Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar.“This is very unfortunate. This is how destiny and fate play out that he came into harm’s way. He was to leave along with his wife on June 5, but rescheduled his visit to campaign for Ludhiana West bypoll,” Jakhar advised TOI. Rajkot mourns demise of ex-CM Rupani, its pleasant neighbour In Rajkot, town ex-CM Vijay Rupani had served and beloved, the information settled like a sluggish, heavy fog. He wasn’t only a political determine – he was a well-recognized face, a neighbour, a person who had time for everybody. Those who knew him keep in mind his humility greater than his achievements. He had been instrumental in key improvement works – the brand new airport, AIIMS – nevertheless it was his quiet presence, his unwavering availability, that left a deeper mark.“He was a tall neta, yes,” stated Sanjay Mehta, a neighbour. “But he lived like one of us. Always kind. Always ready to help. You’d never know he held such a big position. To us, he was Vijaybhai – our neighbour, friend.”Politicians from throughout the political spectrum condoled Rupani’s dying and paid tribute. Authorities concerned in rescue and aid operations confirmed he was among the many lifeless. His nephew Mehul Rupani stated, “The family is devastated to know about the sad demise of uncle. Anjali aunty (Rupani’s wife) and her daughter are returning from London, as are other relatives from the US. We will follow the processes as advised by govt to take custody of his mortal remains. Family is in shock.” Rupani’s private assistant Shailesh Mandaliya, who dropped him off on the airport, stated, “Few minutes after dropping him, we heard the news.”Born on Aug 2, 1956 in Yangon, Myanmar right into a Jain household, Rupani, was the seventh and youngest little one. His household moved to Rajkot in 1960 resulting from political instability in Myanmar.