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Amit Shah

Amit Shah

DOB: 22/10/1964

Amit Shah is the senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been the Union Home Minister since 2019. He has also been serving as the Union Minister of Co-operation since 2021. Shah was the president of the BJP from 2014 to 2020. He has been a Lok Sabha member from the Gandhinagar constituency of Gujarat since 2019. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Shah won the Gandhinagar seat by defeating Congress candidate Dr CJ Chavda with a margin of 5,57,014 votes. He was the Minister of State for Home, Law and Justice, Prison, Border Security, Civil Defence, Excise, Home Guards, Transport, Prohibition, Gram Rakshak Dal, Police Housing, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs in Gujarat in the Narendra Modi-led government from 2002 to 2012. Shah won the Sarkhej Assembly constituency in Gujarat in 1997 (bypoll), 1998, 2002 and 2007. He also represented the Naranpura Assembly seat from 2012 to 2017. Shah also served as the Rajya Sabha member from 2017 to 2019. Amit Shah is again contesting from the Gandhinagar constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Hathras Stampede

Hathras Stampede: Home Minister Amit Shah expresses condolences, prays for injured' recovery

Jul 03, 2024, 09:48 AM IST

More than 115 people have died in the unfortunate incident. The Stampede occurred after overcrowding in the religious congregation of Narayan Saakar Hari alias Bhola Baba.

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Rahul Gandhi takes on BJP over 'Hinduism', Agniveer, NEET, farmers; PM Modi, Shah respond | VIDEOS

India | Jul 01, 2024, 11:30 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday and took on the Centre over various issues. His remark on 'Hindu' drew sharp reactions from the treasury benches, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who stood on the floor of the House and called the remark a serious issue.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on new criminal laws

Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes

India | Jul 01, 2024, 01:58 PM IST

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.

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Amit Shah holds meet with BJP leaders: 'BJP will fight Haryana poll alone under Saini's leadership'

Jun 29, 2024, 11:55 PM IST

Amit Shah held a meeting with BJP leaders and workers and announced that the party will head into the Haryana Assembly elections alone and will contest the polls on its own.

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PM Modi congratulates Team India on victory, says, 'Our team brings T20 World Cup home in style'

India | Jun 30, 2024, 12:16 AM IST

T20 World Cup Final 2024: On an emotion-filled day, India ended their 11-year wait for a global trophy, overcoming South Africa, who chocked at the business end of the match by seven runs to emerge champions in the T20 World Cup.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Govt announces hike in Risk and Hardship allownce for NDRF personnel at rate of 40 per cent

India | Jun 29, 2024, 03:22 PM IST

It has been a long pending demand of the NDRF personnel who were seeking a hike in the Risk and Hardship allowance from the government.

Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi's Delhi residence vandalised by unknown miscreants: 'MPs’ safety will be guaranteed or not'

India | Jun 27, 2024, 11:55 PM IST

This comes days after Asaduddin Owaisi raised a pro-Palestine slogan while taking oath in Lok Sabha, triggering a massive uproar in the House.

Akhilesh Yadav shakes hands with Amit Shah outside Parliament

In warm gesture, Akhilesh Yadav shakes hands with Amit Shah outside Parliament | Watch Video

India | Jun 27, 2024, 07:44 PM IST

In a heartwarming gesture, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah shook hands on Parliament premises on the fourth day of the ongoing 18th Lok Sabha.

PM Modi

Parliament Session: PM Modi introduces Council of Ministers to Lok Sabha | WATCH

India | Jun 26, 2024, 02:25 PM IST

The introduction ceremony, a customary practice, allowed MPs and the public to acquaint themselves with the ministers who will oversee various governmental departments.

PM Modi

'Dark chapter': BJP leaders remember emergency era, vow to safeguard democracy

India | Jun 25, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, BJP leaders, including President JP Nadda and Union Ministers, reflected on this "dark chapter" in Indian democracy.

Lok Sabha session 2024 live updates

Parliament 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, to resume at 11 am on June 26

India | Jun 25, 2024, 08:27 PM IST

Lok Sabha session updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress have issued a three-line-whip to its MPs to remain present in the House on Wednesday from 11 am onwards.

Parliament Session 2024

Parliament session 2024: Ex-CMs Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Manohar Lal Khattar take oath as MPs

India | Jun 24, 2024, 11:57 AM IST

Former Chief Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Manohar Lal Khattar were among the newly-elected MPs who took the oath during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Parliament Lok Sabha session

Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh take oath as Lok Sabha MPs

India | Jun 24, 2024, 12:12 PM IST

Senior BJP leaders Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Rajnath Singh took their oaths as Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, marking their formal induction for the new parliamentary term.

Opposition protests outside Parliament

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Elected leaders take oath as MPs in Lok Sabha

India | Jun 24, 2024, 08:33 PM IST

Lok Sabha session live updates: Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab administered oath to PM Modi and presiding officers, Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste. Following this, he administered oath to other leaders. A total of 544 MPs will take oath in two days from June 24-25.

Amit Shah

Amit Shah chairs meeting to review flood preparedness as IMD predicts monsoon rains in more states

India | Jun 23, 2024, 05:55 PM IST

The Home Minister has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti to carry out a comprehensive study on the recent floods in Sikkim and Manipur and submit their findings to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Fact Check

Fact Check: PM Modi, Amit Shah did not wear Muslim cap, viral picture edited

Jun 21, 2024, 08:29 PM IST

A picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah was shared on social media claiming that they put on Muslim cap. However, in the fact check, it was found that the image was edited.

Bhupendra Patel announces 51 new Yoga Studios

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel announces to establish 51 state-run Yoga Studios this year

Jun 21, 2024, 10:05 AM IST

CM Bhupendra Patel participated in the 10th International Yoga Day event at Nadabet in Banaskantha district. The event was jointly organised by the State Yog Board and the Border Security Force (BSF). He said that the State Yog Board is making efforts to popularise yoga.

Om Birla performs Yoga

Amit Shah, Gadkari, Rajnath spread awareness, perform Yoga

India | Jun 21, 2024, 01:57 PM IST

Several Union Ministers performed Yoga across the country on International Yoga Day, spearheaded by PM Modi from Srinagar.

INDIA bloc MPs met SEBI

INDIA bloc leaders meet SEBI officials, seek probe into stock market 'manipulation'

India | Jun 18, 2024, 06:26 PM IST

The I.N.D.I.A bloc has described the stock market crash after Lok Sabha election results as "biggest stock market scam" with retail investors losing Rs 30 lakh crore. The stock market had soared after the Exit polls predicted landslide victory for BJP-led NDA but the result turned out differently.

Amit Shah, Amit Shah meeting on Manipur

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review Manipur situation, says MHA to talk to Meiteis, Kukis

India | Jun 17, 2024, 09:42 PM IST

Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on the Manipur situation on Monday. Top officials including the Army Chief were present at the meet.

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