Rajkot, June 13 -- Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani lost his life in the AI-171 plane crash, his neighbour and family doctor, Dr Nayan Shah, said it is hard to believe he is no longer with us.

Dr Shah said they had lived next to each other for nearly 35 years and celebrated all festivals together. He also added that his memory will always remain with us.

Speaking to ANI, Nayan Shah said, "We lived as neighbours for nearly 35 years. His memory will always remain with us. We shared many moments together. Be it good or bad times, we stayed together...We used to celebrate all the festivals together... Whether it was flying kites, celebrating Holi, or Diwali, we took part in every festival with joy and unity."

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