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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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BJP releases manifesto for Telangana, promises to scrap religion based quota, free LPG cylinders

Nov 18, 2023, 09:53 PM IST

Assembly election in Telangana will take place on November 30 and the counting of votes is scheduled for December 3 along with the results of four other key states including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram.

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Telangana Assembly elections: Amit Shah to release BJP's poll manifesto in Hyderabad today

Nov 18, 2023, 06:58 AM IST

The 119-member Telangana Assembly is scheduled for elections on November 30, and the counting of votes will be on December 3.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow.

'When you cast your votes in upcoming elections...': Amit Shah urges voters in Rajasthan

Nov 17, 2023, 07:16 PM IST

Slamming the 'Grand Old Party', Amit Shah said that for five years you've seen the Congress government. In these five years if Congress has done anything big it is Corruption... What is in the 'Laal Diary'? 'Laal Diary' consists of Ashok Gehlot's 'Kacha Chitta'.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow ahead of

Kamal Nath turned Madhya Pradesh into ATM for Congress, says Amit Shah

Nov 15, 2023, 10:20 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah said that people have two options -- Congress which is involved in dynastic politics for their sons and daughters, vested-interests and corruption, and the BJP which ensures the country's security and enhances its prosperity and prestige.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister

Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel meet BJP leaders, citizens on Gujarati New Year

Nov 14, 2023, 10:26 PM IST

Gujarati New Year is also called Bestu Varsh or Nutan Varsh. On the occasion, people visit temples, clean and decorate their houses.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election: 'Ayodhya visit for residents for state,' says Amit Shah

Nov 16, 2023, 03:32 PM IST

The senior BJP leader asked those gathered at the rally if they will spend money to visit Ayodhya to offer prayers at the newly constructed temple of Lord Ram.

MHA

MHA declares several Meitei groups including PLA, UNLF as 'unlawful' under UAPA

India | Nov 13, 2023, 04:04 PM IST

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provides the government with the legal authority to take stringent measures against organisations or individuals involved in unlawful activities, including terrorism, promoting insurgency, and threatening the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a road show ahead of

'This time Madhya Pradesh has to celebrate three Diwalis': Amit Shah in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

Nov 11, 2023, 04:59 PM IST

Earlier today, BJP Chief JP Nadda, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other party leaders released the manifesto for the upcoming Assembly election in Madhya Pradesh.

Amit Shah with Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel

Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel meet Amit Shah in Delhi amid Maratha reservation row

Nov 10, 2023, 11:16 PM IST

Earlier, Pawar met NCP chief Sharad Pawar in Pune, prompting speculation in state political circles.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Naxalism will end in Chhattisgarh in five years if BJP comes to power, says Amit Shah

Nov 10, 2023, 09:40 PM IST

Polling of the first phase on 20 seats has already been conducted in the state while voting for the second phase on the remaining 70 seats will be held on November 17. Results will be declared on December 3.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit Lal Krishna Advani's residence, wish him on 96th birthday

India | Nov 08, 2023, 09:48 PM IST

PM Modi described Lal Krishna Advani as "a beacon of integrity and dedication who has made monumental contributions that have strengthened our nation". The veteran BJP leader turned 96 today.

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Rajasthan: Amit Shah narrowly escapes as his chariot collides with electric wire, probe ordered

Nov 08, 2023, 02:39 PM IST

Rajasthan news: Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed three rallies in Rajasthan's Kuchaman, Makrana and Nagaur in support of the party candidates for the November 25 Assembly elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses during a public

Under Congress rule, there are riots every now and then, says Amit Shah in Rajasthan

Nov 07, 2023, 07:24 PM IST

Before asking for votes, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot should disclose what is written in 'red diary', said Amit Shah during a poll rally in Makrana. Voting in the state is scheduled for November 25.

Amit Shah and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh Assembly Polls: CM Baghel accepts Amit Shah's debate challenge, 'Pick stage, time'

Nov 07, 2023, 12:39 PM IST

The Chhattisgarh assembly polls are scheduled to be held in two phases, i.e. on November 7 and 17. The counting of votes will be done on December 3.

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Amit Shah attacks Nitish Kumar in Bihar rally, says ‘you don’t belong anywhere’, forget PM post

Nov 05, 2023, 02:49 PM IST

Amit Shah was on a day-long Bihar visit today where he addressed a mega-rally in Muzaffarpur, his first after the Nitish Kumar government published the caste-census on October 2. He attacked Nitish Kumar for joining hands with Lalu Yadav and said that he has now got no way out.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Union Home Minister

BJP may win clear majority in Rajasthan Assembly polls, says India TV-CNX second opinion poll survey

Nov 05, 2023, 12:13 AM IST

The BJP is likely to lead in Jaipur-Dholpur, Tonk-Kota, Marwar and Mewar regions while Congress may remain ahead of the saffron party in Shekhawati, according to India TV-CNX opinion poll survey. Polling in Rajasthan will take place on November 25.

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Congress running on 'Corruption, Commission, Communal riots, Criminal politics' formula: Shah in MP

Nov 04, 2023, 02:35 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh will go to Assembly polls on November 17. Amit Shah addressed an election rally in Shivpuri and attacked Congress. He urged the people to bring back the BJP to power in the state.

Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto

Chhattisgarh polls: Amit Shah releases BJP's manifesto 'Modi ki Guarantee 2023'

Nov 03, 2023, 03:59 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: The polling in Chhattisgarh will take place in two phases. The first phase of polling for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh will take place on November 7, 2023.

Run for Unity

Sardar Patel birth anniversary: Amit Shah flags off 'Run for Unity' on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas | WATCH

India | Oct 31, 2023, 08:28 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah graced the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ celebrations as the chief guest and flagged off the ‘Run For Unity’ at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He also administered the Unity oath on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the national capital.

Fact Check, Amit Shah

Fact Check: What's truth behind viral video of Amit Shah claiming PM Modi's degree is fake? | Check

Oct 29, 2023, 04:22 PM IST

Amidst the election season, a video is going viral on social media with the claim that Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Modi's degrees are fake. When we fact-checked this video, it turned out to be edited, and the claim is false.

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