Rajkot, June 13 -- The untimely demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the Air India-171 plane crash has left his family, friends, and neighbours devastated.

Speaking to ANI, one of his neighbours, Kiranbe, with a wrenched heart, stated that it still feels as if he is present with them. She could not believe she had lost her neighbour Rupani.

"...I still feel as if he is with us. I have not been able to say anything since yesterday. His memories will stay with us always...We used to celebrate all the festivals together...Cannot believe this has happened," she said.

For Rupani's neighbour and family doctor, Dr Nayan Shah, it is hard to believe what has happened, but it would be the memories which he will cherish forever...