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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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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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Breaking News, July 16 | HIGHLIGHTS

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

India TV News provides you with all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, and Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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