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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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Rahul Gandhi in UP court

Rahul Gandhi to appear in court on August 12 in objectionable remarks against Amit Shah case

Jul 26, 2024, 02:09 PM IST

The case dates back to 2018 when Rahul Gandhi was alleged to have made objectionable remarks against the then BJP president and current Home Minister Amit Shah.

Indian Army Agniveers

Ex-Agniveers to receive 10 per cent reservation and age relaxation in CISF, BSF, SSB: Home Ministry

India | Jul 24, 2024, 05:23 PM IST

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) will also provide similar benefits to former Agniveers. The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022, has faced criticism regarding the future of those not retained after their four-year tenure.

Union Budget 2024

Union Budget 2024: Rs 2.19 lakh crore allocated for Home Ministry, major part for paramilitaries

India | Jul 23, 2024, 04:54 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today with increased allotment for the Home Ministry. The interim budget 2024-25 had allocated Rs 2,02,868.70 crore to the home ministry.

Amit Shah in Pune

'Sharad Pawar is ringleader of corruption', says Shah, NCP-SP responds with 'washing machine' jibe

Jul 21, 2024, 05:19 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and said that he should tell what he had done in his 10-year tenure in the past.

Amit Shah, Maharashtra Assembly elections

Amit Shah holds key meeting with Maharashtra Deputy CMs, discusses strategy for assembly polls

Jul 21, 2024, 10:56 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a grand convention of BJP office bearers in Pune to decide on a roadmap for Maharashtra assembly elections. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will also address the meeting.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Union Minister Shivraj

'Land Jihad', 'Love Jihad' leading demographic changes in state: Amit Shah in poll-bound Jharkhand

Jul 20, 2024, 05:17 PM IST

The BJP is confident of forming a government in Jharkhand as the lotus has already bloomed in 52 of 81 assembly segments in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Shah said while addressing party workers at Prabhat Tara Ground during the saffron party's extended executive committee meeting.

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting with heads of security,

'Stay one step ahead': Amit Shah to heads of security, intelligence agencies in high-level meet

India | Jul 19, 2024, 09:36 PM IST

In the crucial meeting, Amit Shah emphasized on constituting a team of young, technically proficient passionate officers from all agencies involved in national security to dismantle the terror ecosystem using Big Data and AI-ML driven analytics and technological advancements.

Amit Shah on drugs, amit shah says Will not allow even gram of drugs to enter or exit India, anti na

'Will not allow even a gram of drugs to enter or exit India': Amit Shah

India | Jul 19, 2024, 09:50 AM IST

The home minister said India was at a crucial juncture when it came to the fight against drugs as he rejected the policy undertaken by some western countries to decriminalise certain narcotics offences.

PM Modi greets people on occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi.

PM Modi greets people on Ashadhi Ekadashi: 'May blessings of Bhagwan Vitthal always remain upon us'

India | Jul 17, 2024, 01:16 PM IST

The occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu across many states in the country. Some also observe fast to attain prosperity and attain moksha later in life.

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah during the

'Congress will snatch OBC quota, give it to Muslims': Amit Shah in poll-bound Haryana

Jul 16, 2024, 10:39 PM IST

The BJP has given the country its first strong prime minister who comes from a backward class. Twenty-seven Union ministers are from backward classes including two from Haryana, Home Minister Amit Shah said.

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India | Jul 16, 2024, 11:33 PM IST

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Amit Shah, in poll-bound Haryana, lauds PM Modi for work done for backward classes, slams Congress

Jul 16, 2024, 02:07 PM IST

Amit Shah, in his last visit to Haryana, had announced that the BJP will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in the state on its own. He visited the state again today as the party is eyeing a third consecutive term.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Home Minister

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India | Jul 15, 2024, 04:06 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who spoke to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assured them of all possible assistance from the Central government to tide over the situation.

Amit Shah, Manipur violence, Manipur

Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help

Manipur | Jul 13, 2024, 02:32 PM IST

The letter condemned various incidents, particularly in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, where it was reported that central security forces allegedly assaulted seven Kuki women and detained two village youths.

West Bengal News

Suvendu Adhikari meets Amit Shah, apprises him of deteriorating women's security situation in Bengal

Jul 11, 2024, 04:28 PM IST

In a recent meeting, BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari and Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the women's security situation in West Bengal, highlighting multiple incidents of violence and atrocities.

Assam Floods

Assam Floods: Shah dials CM Himanta Sarma, ensures centre's full assistance to flood-ravaged state

Assam | Jul 06, 2024, 09:58 PM IST

The floods in Assam have impacted over 24.5 lakh people. It has also claimed over 52 lives while triggering severe damage to wildlife in Kaziranga National Park.

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.

Haryana, Haryana Assembly elections, BJP, Amit Shah

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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