Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi stated, "Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani lost his life during the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on 12th June. Today, at around 11:10 AM, his DNA has matched. He worked for the people of the state for several years."

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 241 people who died in the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. His death was officially confirmed on Sunday morning after DNA tests matched his remains.

Authorities are still in the process of identifying the victims. So far, DNA matches have been established for 32 individuals, and the bodies of 14 have been handed over to families, according to Dr.