The silent leader of Gujarat: How Vijay Rupani's quiet approach shaped a legacy from Rajkot to Gandhinagar

The silent leader of Gujarat: How Vijay Rupani's quiet approach shaped a legacy from Rajkot to Gandhinagar

Born on August 2, 1956, in Rangoon (present-day Myanmar's Yangon), Vijay Rupani’s family was forced to return to India due to political unrest. Settling in Gujarat's Rajkot, they rebuilt their lives from scratch. Here, Rupani laid the foundation for what would become a steady, impactful political journey. He completed his BA and LLB from Saurashtra University, where his early involvement in student politics set the stage for a dedicated public l…