Rajkot, June 16 -- The last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani were performed with full state honours on Monday in Gujarat's Rajkot.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other leaders were also present at the funeral.

Former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was accorded a 21-gun salute during his last rites, as a mark of respect to the departed leader.

The last rites were performed at the Ramnathpara crematorium. The funeral procession began from his residence at 5 pm.

Rajkot Police had implemented comprehensive security measures and traffic restrictions to facilitate the procession.

Earlier on Monday, in Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Gujarat Chief ...