Expressing grief over the demise of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in Ahmedabad plane crash, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Deeply pained by the tragic demise of Vijay Rupani ji...He will be remembered as a grassroots leader who devoted his life for the development and welfare of his state. Condolences to his bereaved family. Om Shanti." Plane was carrying 242 people.