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Vijay Rupani
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- Born 02 August 1956
- Age 68
- Birth Place Rangoon, Union Of Burma, (present-day, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar, )
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office 16th Chief Minister Of Gujarat 7 August 2016 - 11 September 2021, Cabinet MinisterGovernment Of Gujarat 19 November 2014 - 7 August 2016, Member Of Gujarat Legislative Assembly 19 October 2014 - 8 December 2022, Member Of ParliamentRajya Sabha 25 July 2006 - 24 July 2012, President Of The Bharatiya Janata Party, Gujarat February 2016 - August 2016, Mayor Of Rajkot Municipal Corporation 1996-1997
- Residence Rajkot, India
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Vijay Rupani BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 05 Feb 2025
Vijaybhai Ramniklalbhai Rupani: A Gujarat BJP Stalwart Born August 2, 1956, Vijay Rupani served two terms as Gujarat’s 16th Chief Minister (2016-2021). A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he represented Rajkot West in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Rupani's political career saw a ...
Vijay Rupani PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Anjali Rupani |
| Education | Saurashtra University (BA, LLB) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Vijay Rupani
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 2006 - 2012 |
| Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly | 19 October 2014 - 8 December 2022 |
| Chief Minister of Gujarat | 7 August 2016 - 12 September 2021 |
VIJAY RUPANI NEWS
Congress charges baseless, targeting me due to my popularity: Rupani on Rs 27,000-cr ‘land scam’ in Surat
April 29, 2022 3:51 am
According to Congress, Rupani signed the note on November 21, 2019, giving instruction to reserve 75.35 lakh square metres of land, out of the 1.66 crore square metres proposed to be kept reserved under civic amenities as per the development plan prepared by SUDA.
Nitin Bhardwaj demands Opposition leaders be booked for criminal defamation
February 25, 2022 4:10 am
Bhardwaj, a close ally of Rupani, cited reports published by various vernacular dailies, which, Bhardwaj said, named him and Rupani as been involved in the alleged Rs 500 crore scam.
Rupani govt changed land zoning for Sahara: Congress
February 22, 2022 11:49 pm
Reacting to Congress’ claims former chief minister Vijay Rupani tweeted saying that the allegations were only an attempt to defame him and he is ready to face any inquiry in this regard.
A strong opposition is necessary in a democracy: Vijay Rupani
December 06, 2021 1:55 am
One of the main features of a democracy is criticism, Ullah said adding that the real architect of India was Jawaharlal Nehru who improved the GDP from 0.2% to 4%.
Explained: Why meat-eating cannot be banned in 'vegetarian state' Gujarat
November 23, 2021 10:17 am
Events over the last two weeks show how unlikely it is that meat-eating can be banned in Gujarat.
Entire world will be watching 2022 Gujarat assembly polls: Vijay Rupani
November 16, 2021 9:29 am
Rupani, who stepped down as CM of Gujarat two months ago, was addressing party workers and supporters at a New Year’s gathering hosted by the Rajkot city unit of the BJP.
Even angry voters cast vote for BJP due to PM: Paatil
November 13, 2021 11:46 pm
The BJP president also spoke about other political decisions taken by the party in Gujarat which party workers are keen to emulate in other states.
Gujarat confidential: ‘Dream’ Visit
November 11, 2021 2:42 am
Vijay Rupani attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of a Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi and tweeted pictures of the same.
Gujarat government appoints staff for new ministers
October 14, 2021 7:44 am
The staff members who populated the chambers of ministers in the Vijay Rupani government had moved out of the Swarnim Sankul, after the former chief minister and his team had stepped down last month.
Difficult to match Narendra Modi’s record as CM: Vijay Rupani
October 09, 2021 8:45 am
The former CM was addressing a public meeting organised by his supporters and prominent residents of Rajkot to felicitate him for his five years as the CM of the state.
