The nation witnessed a tragic afternoon on June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, claiming over 240 lives. Within seconds of taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft plunged into the hostel building of BJ Medical College, immediately breaking into a fire.
Air India confirmed that 241 people, including 12 crew members, 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian lost their lives. Among them was the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani. Ever since the news of Vijay Rupani being onboard the flight surfaced, everyone prayed for his safety. However, destiny had other plans.
Vijay Rupani’s untimely demise saddened the entire nation, who mourned the loss of one of the most prominent leaders. His family was shattered to hear about the leader’s tragic news as he was heading to London to meet them. Amid Vijay Rupani’s death, let us know about his daughter, Radhika Rupani.
Who is Vijay Rupani’s daughter, Radhika Rupani?
Vijay Rupani got married to Anjali, a member of BJP women’s wing. The duo became proud parents of two sons and a daughter. However, the couple lost their youngest son, Pujit, in an accident. Vijay Rupani’s daughter, Radhika Rupani has stayed away from the limelight and created her own path away from her father’s political career.
Vijay Rupani’s daughter, Radhika Rupani is a CA, settled in London
Radhika Rupani studied B. Pharma from Ahmedabad’s H.L. College of Commerce. Along with B. Pharma, she also pursued Chartered Accountancy. In 2015, Radhika got married to Nimit Mishra, who is a Chartered Accountant by profession, and both of them settled in London. They are proud parents of a son.
Radhika Rupani’s viral post on social media after her father’s resignation
After Vijay Rupani resigned from the position of Gujarat’s Chief Minister, a post from his daughter, Radhika Rupani went viral on social media. Many reports stated that Vijay Rupani’s softspoken image worked against him in politics. Radhika took to her social media handle and lashed asking whether sensitivity and decency aren’t the qualities that a politician should have.
She defended her father and stated a softspoken image is a quality that people often look for in leaders to have easy access to them. She also stated that whenever it was needed, her father dealt sternly with people who broke the law.
Vijay Rupani was travelling to London to meet his family
As per multiple reports, Vijay Rupani’s wife, Anjali was staying in London for the last six months with their daughter. He was going to London to bring his wife, Anjali, back to India and also to meet his daughter, Radhika, when the tragedy struck. After the news of Vijay Rupani’s death was confirmed, his entire family rushed to India and are in an unsettled condition.
Vijay Rupani’s political career
Vijay Rupani entered state-level politics in 1987 when he was elected as a Corporator of Rajkot Municipal Corporation. He also served as the Chairman of the Drainage System Committee. From 1996 to 1997, Vijay Rupani was established as the Mayor of Rajkot. He held the Ministry of Transport, Water Supply, labour and Employment.
In 2016, Vijay Rupani succeeded Anandiben Patel and was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He continued to be the Chief Minister of Gujarat for two terms from 2016 to 2021. In 2021, Vijay Rupani resigned from the post and was succeeded by Bhupendra Patel.
We wish strength to Vijay Rupani’s family to deal with the difficult phase.
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