Gujarat experienced a year marked by significant tragedies, including a devastating Air India plane crash claiming 260 lives, the Gambhira bridge collapse resulting in 21 deaths, and a firecracker godown inferno. Amidst these somber events, the state also celebrated positive developments, such as hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and an increase in the Asiatic lion population. The government's move to implement a Uniform Civil Code also faced opposition criticism.