Chandigarh, June 30, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
“When the late Shri Vijay Rupani ji was appointed as the in-charge of Punjab BJP, he was the former Chief Minister of Gujarat. When he came to Punjab, he met us like a simple, ordinary person—no gunmen, no fleet of vehicles.
I was deeply impressed because, in Punjab, even if someone gets a small position, they move around with gunmen and cars as if they were the Chief Minister.
But Rupani ji was far from such show-offs—he was a down-to-earth, humble, and inclusive leader, always connected to the ground.” These words were expressed by Punjab BJP President Shri Sunil Jakhar today while paying floral tributes at the condolence ceremony for the late Vijay Rupani.
Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Saini, who attended the condolence event, described the late Shri Vijay Rupani as an embodiment of simplicity and service. He said that Rupani ji was compassionate towards the welfare of all sections of society.
He was deeply committed to national service, public welfare, and party work. “But the sorrow is that we cannot take even one breath beyond what the Almighty has destined for us, and Shri Rupani ji has left us forever in accordance with His will.”
Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, while offering heartfelt floral tributes, said he had never imagined he would have to attend Vijay Rupani ji’s condolence meeting. Recalling their past interactions, he mentioned that when he was India’s Labour Minister, Rupani ji, as Gujarat’s Labour Minister, had once met him to discuss workers’ issues with great depth and sincerity.
BJP National Secretary Shri Narendra Singh Rana, while paying respects, shared his personal memories of working with Rupani ji since their student council days. He said Rupani ji was a fair-minded leader who never discriminated against any worker and was wholly dedicated to the party. “His demise is an irreparable loss for the BJP and Punjab.”
“A human is just a breath—alive one moment, dust the next,” said Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, mourning Rupani ji’s sudden departure. He remembered him as a kind and respectful person who always honoured others.
On this occasion, former Punjab BJP president Shri Manoranjan Kalia, remembering the late Vijay Rupani, said that all this was due to the values instilled by the RSS, which enabled him to spend 11 months in jail during the Emergency.
Even during the recent Ludhiana by-election, he remained steadfast. He was supposed to leave on the 12th, but he passed away on the 9th—perhaps destiny had something else in store.
The late Shri Vijay Rupani’s son, Rishabh Rupani, joined the event via phone from Ahmedabad and paid floral tributes to his father, describing him as a beloved leader of the BJP. He also expressed solidarity with the people of Punjab.
The event was attended by BJP Organisation Secretary Shri Manthri Srinivasulu, former Punjab BJP President Shweat Malik, National Minority Commission Chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Haryana BJP President Mohan Lal Badoli, RSS Punjab Prant Karyavah Vinay Kumar, BJP Chandigarh President Jatinder Malhotra, state general secretaries Anil Sarin, Rakesh Rathore, Dayal Sodhi, Jagmohan Singh Raju, Parminder Singh Brar, and other senior leaders including Kewal Singh Dhillon, Manpreet Singh Badal, Tikshan Sood, K.D. Bhandari, Bibi Jai Inder Kaur, Manjit Singh Rai, Parmpal Kaur, Sarup Chand Singla, S.R. Ladhar, Vineet Joshi, Chetan Mohan Sharma, along with district and block presidents.
In the end, Pathankot MLA and senior BJP leader Ashwani Sharma thanked all attendees on behalf of Punjab BJP.
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