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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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Union ministers take charge of their respective ministries.

Modi 3.0: Suresh Gopi takes charge as MoS in Petroleum Ministry, Giriraj Singh assumes office

India | Jun 11, 2024, 02:59 PM IST

Union Ministers, including S Jaishankar and Ashwini Vaishnaw, assumed their respective ministerial roles on Tuesday. Jaishankar, starting his second term as External Affairs Minister, showcased a stellar performance in navigating global issues, drawing from his rich diplomatic career.

Modi Cabinet 3.0

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Amit Shah retains Home, Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets Agriculture | Check full list

India | Jun 11, 2024, 01:16 PM IST

Modi Cabinet 3.0: The council of ministers is a blend of youth and experience with senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar retaining their ministries. Several young leaders from the BJP and allies have also been inducted.

Pilgrim bus attacked in Jammu and Kashmir

J-K: At least 10 dead, 33 injured after terrorists attack bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi

Jun 10, 2024, 06:23 AM IST

The bus carrying pilgrims was on its way to the Shiv Khori temple when it came under attack in Teryath village in Poni area of Reasi district.

Devendra Fadnavis on resignation rumours, Devendra Fadnavis on lok sabha election results, Devendra

'Not going anywhere, have some strategy in mind': Devendra Fadnavis rubbishes resignation rumours

Jun 08, 2024, 05:21 PM IST

The BJP managed to win nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, as against 22 won in 2019 elections, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena emerged victorious on seven seats and Ajit Pawar-led NCP could win one seat.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Deputy CM Devendra

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis meets HM Amit Shah, reaffirms resignation stance: Sources

Jun 07, 2024, 12:24 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a major setback in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, with its tally declining by almost half compared to 2019 elections.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress, PM Modi, stock market

Rahul Gandhi demands JPC to probe 'biggest stock market scam', attacks PM Modi and Amit Shah

India | Jun 06, 2024, 07:16 PM IST

On June 4, the stock market witnessed a steep selloff, resulting in a massive loss of approximately Rs 20 lakh crore within the first 20 minutes of trading.

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu dials PM Modi, TDP chief Chandrababu Na

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu dials PM Modi, Amit Shah

India | Jun 04, 2024, 05:48 PM IST

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The ruling YSRCP was leading in only 10 constituencies. The NDA is also leading in 21 out of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state, with the TDP candidates ahead in 16 seats, followed by the BJP and the Jana Sena leading in 3 and 2 seats, respectively.

Full list of winners of Gujarat Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Gujarat Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: List of constituency-wise leading candidates and parties

Jun 04, 2024, 06:52 PM IST

Gujarat Lok Sabha Election Winner List 2024: The counting on 25 seats of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Gujarat has begun and it will be interesting to see which party clinch maximum number of seats in the state. Stay tuned to this space to know if your favourite candidate are winning or trailing.

Gandhinagar Election Results 2024:

Gandhinagar Election Results 2024: Amit Shah leads with 6,37,104 votes

Jun 04, 2024, 03:46 PM IST

Gandhinagar Election Results 2024: Stay tuned to this space for all the latest updates about the leading and trailing candidate as the counting of votes for Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency is underway.

LOK Sabha Elections Results 2024: When and where to watch?

Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch poll results? Check details

India | Jun 03, 2024, 06:13 PM IST

As the final announcement of the Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 approaches, anticipation is high for the 8,360 candidates. The counting of votes begins at 8 AM on June 4, with results expected throughout the day. Stay updated with live coverage on India TV News Channel.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

EC rejects Jairam Ramesh's request seeking week time to furnish details of charges against Amit Shah

India | Jun 03, 2024, 05:43 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made calls to 150 District Magistrates and Collectors to influence counting of votes.

Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda

BJP holds key meeting at Nadda's residence ahead of Lok Sabha election results

India | Jun 03, 2024, 12:21 PM IST

Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held the meeting, a day before the Lok Sabha poll results will be declared. There was no official word on the agenda of the meeting but it is speculated that they discussed party's strategy on upcoming Lok Sabha results.

Lok Sabha Elections, Jairam Ramesh, Amit Shah

Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC asks Jairam Ramesh to share details of claim on Amit Shah calling up DMs

India | Jun 02, 2024, 02:51 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Congress leader had alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been calling up district magistrates and indulging in blatant and brazen intimidation.

nadda

JP Nadda criticises Congress for boycotting Exit Poll debates

India | May 31, 2024, 09:36 PM IST

BJP President JP Nadda accuses Congress of undermining democratic processes by boycotting exit poll debates, interpreting the move as an admission of anticipated defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Rajkot fire tragedy: Amit Shah holds meeting with top officials, takes stock of situation

May 31, 2024, 07:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a meeting with top police officials and civic authorities in Rajkot, Gujarat, following the tragic fire incident at a gaming zone that claimed over 27 lives.

India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | June 4 results: Amit Shah's assessment

India | May 30, 2024, 04:58 PM IST

Amit Shah was speaking to India TV Political Editor Devendra Parashar during his eastern UP poll campaign.

Aaj Ki Baat

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 29, 2024

India | May 29, 2024, 10:46 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.

MHA CAA

CAA citizenship certificates given to beneficiaries in West Bengal, says Centre

India | May 29, 2024, 11:02 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that West Bengal has commenced granting citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. This marks the beginning of the process, with the first set of certificates issued by the state's Empowered Committee.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to India TV

Amit Shah exudes confidence of winning over 70 seats in UP | Exclusive

May 29, 2024, 06:34 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah accused the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh of failing to maintain law and order situation in the state. Polling in Maharajganj will be held on June 1.

Home Minister Amit Shah at poll rally in Jajpur, Odisha

Congress avoids talking about PoK because it is scared of Pakistan: Amit Shah at Odisha rally

India | May 28, 2024, 04:27 PM IST

Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress and BJD ahead of the last phase of Lok Sabha elections in Odisha. Odisha's Lok Sabha constituencies - Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara and Jagatsinhpur will undergo polling on June 1.

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