New Delhi, June 12 -- Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was onboard the London-bound Air India flight that tragically crashed just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad, has passed away. Vijay Rupani is the second former Gujarat Chief Minister to have died in an air disaster.

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BJP leader CR Patil confirmed to reporters the death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and offered his condolences to the departed soul.

According to reports, Vijay Rupani was listed as passenger number 12 on the flight manifest and booked in the Z class, which is under the business class category. He is survived by his wi...