Overview

• Rupani’s ashes were immersed in Somnath and Haridwar following Hindu rites to honour the former chief minister
• Ahead of what would have been his 69th birthday, the family has launched a memoir-collection initiative to preserve memories of his tenure and personal impact
• Rushabh Rupani shared that their final video call on June 12 involved plans for his London visit and songs sung by his two-year-old granddaughter
• Daughter Radhika recalled speaking with her father a day before the crash and noted his flight had been rescheduled from June 5 to June 12
• Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah personally met the Rupani family to extend their condolences and ongoing support