Air India Flight Crashes After Takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport
Air India flight flying under the service code AI-171 crashed minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft was en route to London and had 242 passengers and crew members on board.
Ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Names in Passenger List
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was reportedly listed among the flight's passengers. A ticket in his name went viral online, showing a boarding time of 12:10 PM. His name was also confirmed in the official passenger list. According to media reports, Rupani had booked this flight to visit his daughter, who lives in London.
No Official Confirmation on Rupani’s Condition
At present, there is no confirmed update on Vijay Rupani’s condition following the crash. Rescue operations are currently ongoing at the crash site.
Background on Vijay Rupani
Vijay Ramniklalbhai Rupani, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2016 to 2021. He has two sons and one daughter. His younger son Pujit died in a previous accident.
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