Air India plane crash: Punjab BJP leaders shocked over BJP state in-charge Vijay Rupani 's death

The death of BJP's Punjab in-charge Vijay Rupani has come as a shock for the state BJP leaders. The BJP leaders, including Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar, paid tributes to the departed leader. "Not only Gujarat has lost a great leader in him but it is a personal loss for me, as I found his gentle and soft demeanour so endearing," said Jakhar.

Rupani was appointed the BJP's in-charge for Punjab and Chandigarh in September 2022.

Under his leadership, the party had been taking on the AAP government over many issues, including law and order and the drug menace.


The state party leaders recalled that Rupani was campaigning for the upcoming Ludhiana West assembly bypoll a few days ago.

On June 9, Rupani had exuded confidence that party candidate Jiwan Gupta would win the bypoll with a huge margin.

The former Gujarat CM had said Gupta's victory in the bypoll would prove to be a milestone for the 2027 Punjab elections.

On June 2, Rupani had accompanied Gupta in filing nomination papers for the bypoll. The bypoll to Ludhiana West seat will take place on June 19 and the counting will be held on June 23.

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh condoled the death of Rupani.

Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said, "Saddened by the tragic demise of former Shri Rupani Ji. His unwavering commitment to public service will always be remembered."