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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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Joint Parliamentary Committee members

Waqf Bill row: JPC members object to Amit Shah's remarks, decide to visit four cities for consensus

India | Sep 19, 2024, 09:26 PM IST

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 8 and referred to the JPC after a heated debate with the government asserting the proposed law did not intend to interfere with the functioning of mosques and the opposition calling it a targeting of Muslims.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Congress-NC and Pakistan have same agenda: Amit Shah after Islamabad's remarks on Article 370

India | Sep 19, 2024, 01:59 PM IST

Amit Shah said the remarks made by Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif on Article 370 had exposed Congress and accused the party of sharing the same agenda as Islamabad. The National Conference has openly called for the restoration of Article 370 while the Congress has remained silent.

Naxal victim families to meet Home Minister today on the

Naxal victim families to meet Home Minister Amit Shah on CM Vishnu Deo Sai's initiative

India | Sep 19, 2024, 12:38 PM IST

The delegation will be accompanied by members of the Bastar Peace Committee, who will help present the families’ concerns to the government.

one nation one elections

One Nation, One Election: Amit Shah, CM Yogi hail Cabinet approval, call it 'milestone'

India | Sep 18, 2024, 06:08 PM IST

The 'One Nation, One Election' report submitted by the Kovind committee has recommended the transition to simultaneous elections in two phases. Union Home Minister and UP CM have appreciated the government and called it vital for the nation.

One Nation, One Election President Droupadi Murmu Ram Nath Kovind

What is 'One Nation, One Election'? Know about Modi govt's ambitious plan for simultaneous polls

Sep 18, 2024, 04:47 PM IST

'One Nation, One Election': The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election" proposal, aiming to synchronise Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This initiative, advocated by PM Modi, seeks to reduce costs, administrative burdens, and voter fatigue.

Waqf Bill

'Waqf Bill to be passed in Parliament in coming days,' says Amit Shah ahead of JPC meeting

India | Sep 17, 2024, 04:43 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was addressing a press conference on 100 days of the third term of the Modi government. He said that the bill will be passed in the parliament in the coming days.

Amit Shah on census

When will government conduct national census? Here's what Amit Shah said

India | Sep 17, 2024, 02:11 PM IST

The Census in India is a nationwide exercise conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is one of the largest and most detailed censuses in the world, providing critical data about the population and its demographics.

Amit Shah presents NDA's 100-day report card

NDA govt completes 100 days: Amit Shah hails political stability in country, sets new goal for 2029

India | Sep 17, 2024, 11:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office for the third consecutive term on June 9 this year.

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Manipur gets 16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars, why is it big relief for common people?

Manipur | Sep 16, 2024, 11:22 PM IST

16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars are divided equally for both regions - Vally and hill areas. While the valley districts of Manipur is inhabited by the majority Meiteis, the hill areas are inhabited by the tribal Kuki community.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 16, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 16, 2024

India | Sep 16, 2024, 11:56 PM IST

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

J-K: Amit Shah slams Congress-NC alliance, questions Omar Abdullah’s stance on Afzal Guru execution

Sep 16, 2024, 09:38 PM IST

During a rally in Kishtwar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress-NC alliance, attacking Omar Abdullah for his comments on Afzal Guru and warning of a return to instability if the opposition gains power in Jammu and Kashmir.

Home Minister Amit Shah

Rahul baba, sister Priyanka rode snowmobile because we made Kashmir safe: Amit Shah at BJP rally

India | Sep 16, 2024, 08:00 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah, who addressed several BJP poll events in election-bound Jammu and Kashmir, reiterated that Article 370 is now history and will never be a part of India’s constitution again.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

J-K: Amit Shah attacks Congress-NC alliance, says 'they always nourished terrorism'

Sep 16, 2024, 08:16 PM IST

J&K: Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress-National Conference alliance of promoting terrorism in the valley.

Port Blair

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar capital, renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram, tweets Amit Shah

India | Sep 13, 2024, 09:26 PM IST

Port Blair: The Indian government has renamed Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram'. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the renaming aims to honour the islands' historical significance, particularly its role in India's freedom struggle.

Cybercrime

Centre to train 5,000 cyber commandos over next five years to deal with cybercrimes in India

India | Sep 11, 2024, 07:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged cybersecurity agencies to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify the modus operandi of criminals duping people of their hard-earned money, spreading fake news and abusing women and children online.

Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi over China remarks, Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi, No one can mess w

No one can mess with nation's security as long as BJP is there: Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi

India | Sep 11, 2024, 01:22 PM IST

Amit Shah added Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statement lays bare the Congress's politics of causing rifts on the lines of regionalism, religion, and linguistic differences.

Amitabh Bachchan, Amit Shah, cybercrime

Amit Shah thanks Amitabh Bachchan for joining 'I4C' campaign against cybercrime

India | Sep 11, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

The I4C, established in 2018, is a department under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It is tasked with establishing a national-level coordination centre to address all cybercrime-related issues in the country.

Ajit Pawar, Ajit Pawar denies reports of demanding Chief Minister post in maharashtra, Ajit Pawar de

Ajit Pawar denies reports of demanding Maharashtra CM post, friendly fight on 25 seats from Shah

Sep 11, 2024, 08:14 AM IST

Maharashtra news: Ajit Pawar dismissed claims that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) might contest alone in the Assembly Elections.

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah ahead of Maharashtra polls: 'Will sit together to discuss all 288 seats'

Sep 10, 2024, 05:07 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: When asked about reports of his party contesting alone in the elections, Ajit Pawar dismissed the claims, stating that he never made such statements and is focused on ensuring their schemes benefit the people.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

Amit Shah discusses seat-sharing pact with Mahayuti leaders ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

Sep 09, 2024, 04:09 PM IST

Shah assured that all alliance partners would be respected in the final seat-sharing arrangement, with further discussions scheduled to take place in Delhi.

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