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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
Gujarat Assembly: Patel reverses Rupani decision, restores affiliation of grant-in-colleges to govt varsities
September 28, 2021 1:04 am
Though Congress objected to the “rampant privatisation” of educational institutions in Gujarat, they supported the fresh amendments tabled by the ruling party in the Gujarat Assembly on Monday, and the Bill was passed unanimously.
Inside track: Keeping him waiting
September 27, 2021 7:56 am
Coomi Kapoor writes: Interestingly, though Amit Shah normally goes into overdrive when an important Assembly election is due, as in West Bengal, Shah is gearing up for the UP campaign at a leisurely pace.
Before Vijay Rupani govt stepped down, Gujarat sought Centre’s help to revive seaplane project
September 24, 2021 12:45 pm
New minister for civil aviation, Purneshkumar Modi, said that he has decided to write to Scindia again to expedite the revival of the service.
Vijay Rupani had to step down due to curse of 2.25 Covid victims’ families: Hardik Patel
September 21, 2021 7:13 pm
Hardik claimed on an average 10 to 12 persons died in each village since the pandemic began.
State Board for Wildlife: Change of guard in Gujarat puts crucial meeting on hold
September 21, 2021 12:30 pm
The 20th meeting of the SBWL was scheduled to be convened at the official residence of the Chief Minister in Gandhinagar on September 15.
Kailashnathan reappointed Chief Principal Secy to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
September 19, 2021 10:58 pm
Former CM Vijay Rupani resigned on September 11, and the next day, Bhupendra Patel was named as ruling BJP’s legislative party leader.
Vijay Rupani: Resigned as CM in a whisker, only Rajkot BJP worker can do so
September 18, 2021 2:27 am
Addressing a gathering of BJP workers at the Pramukh Swami Auditorium on Raiya Road, which falls under his constituency, Rupani said that he remained a common man - which he abbreviated to 'CM'- throughout his five-year tenure as chief minister.
Gift items received by Vijay Rupani auctioned for Rs 6 lakh in Surat
September 16, 2021 3:55 am
According to organisers, the event received good response and all items were sold in two days where people from all walks of life, including lawyers, students, real estate developers, businessmen and politicians, participated.
Meeting of leaders, MLAs held: Gujarat’s new council of ministers likely to be sworn in tomorrow
September 15, 2021 12:25 am
Party sources said that the official date for the announcement of the council of ministers and its swearing-in ceremony is not yet final, but is likely to be held on September 16.
Rupani’s daughter lashes out: Is wearing a stern expression...only sign of a leader?
September 14, 2021 7:38 am
She also said that during the terror attack on the Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar in Sept 2002, “My father was the first person to visit even before Modiji visited the premises.”
