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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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'Hardworking, exceptional administrator': PM Modi, others wish Amit Shah on his 60th birthday

India | Oct 22, 2024, 09:58 AM IST

Born in Gujarat, Shah has been a trusted ally of the prime minister for close to four decades and is seen as an astute political mind who brings a determined approach coupled with commitment and hard work to implement key government and party agendas.

Amit Shah, Cyclone Dana

Amit Shah's scheduled Kolkata visit postponed amid Cyclone Dana warnings

India | Oct 22, 2024, 06:12 AM IST

Cyclone Dana is forming in the East-Central Bay of Bengal and is expected to strengthen before making landfall near Puri on October 24, with its name symbolizing "a beautiful and precious pearl" in Arabic.

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Ganderbal terror attack: Culprits will face the harshest response, says Home Minister Amit Shah

India | Oct 21, 2024, 09:16 AM IST

Expressing "immense grief" over the loss of lives, Home Minister Amit Shah extended his sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased.

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NDA Chief Ministers council meeting ends in Chandigarh, PM Modi and other senior leaders attend

Oct 17, 2024, 08:28 PM IST

The conclave started after the swearing-in ceremony of Nayab Singh Saini as the Haryana chief minister for the second consecutive term. There are 13 chief ministers and 16 deputy CMs belonging to the BJP.

Nayab Singh Saini with PM Modi

Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Haryana Chief Minister for second time; PM Modi, Amit Shah attend

Oct 17, 2024, 02:27 PM IST

Nayab Saini oath ceremony: Besides PM Modi and Amit Shah, several Union ministers including Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda, chief ministers of many states also attended the oath-taking event amid tight security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit

PM Modi joins BJP leaders at CEC meet to finalise candidates for Maharashtra elections | VIDEO

Oct 18, 2024, 12:52 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: In Maharashtra, the ruling coalition Mahayuti — the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party — will be up against the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the alliance of the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (NCP-SP) and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT).

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Nayab Singh Saini to take oath as Haryana CM today, PM Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony

Oct 17, 2024, 06:17 AM IST

Earlier today, Nayab Singh Saini was unanimously elected as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party. In recently concluded Haryana assembly elections, BJP defied exit polls and won 49 seats, its ever-best tally in Haryana.

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Amit Shah, Nayab Singh meet Haryana Governor, stake claim to form govt

Oct 16, 2024, 02:48 PM IST

In recently concluded Haryana assembly elections, BJP defied exit polls and won 49 seats, its ever-best tally in Haryana. Earlier today, Nayab Singh Saini was unanimously elected as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party.

Nayab Singh Saini elected as BJP Legislature Party leader

Haryana: Nayab Singh Saini elected as BJP Legislature Party leader, to take oath tomorrow

Oct 16, 2024, 02:05 PM IST

Nayab Singh Saini replaced Manohar Lal Khattar as the Chief Minister in March this year. He led the BJP to victory for an unprecedented third term in the recently held Haryana Assembly polls.

Amit Shah, drugs, Delhi Police

Shah hails Delhi Police for seizure of drugs worth Rs 13,000 crore: 'Hunt will continue'

India | Oct 14, 2024, 04:52 PM IST

Drugs worth Rs 13,000 crore were seized by the law enforcement agencies within a fortnight in Delhi and Gujarat.

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UP bypolls: CM Yogi meets BJP's central leadership in Delhi to finalise decision on seat-sharing

India | Oct 14, 2024, 06:23 AM IST

The Election Commission of India may soon announce dates for the by-elections to the 10 Assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh.

Ratan Tata last rites, Ratan Tata pases away at 86

Ratan Tata cremated with full state honours in Mumbai, Shah, CM Shinde, others attend

India | Oct 10, 2024, 11:40 PM IST

Tata, credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at age 86 at the Breach Candy Hospital in the city on Wednesday night.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai

India | Oct 10, 2024, 03:07 PM IST

Speaking at an event in Delhi, earlier Shah highlighted Tata's global influence and transformative leadership within the Tata Group.

Union Minister Amit Shah with late Ratan Tata.

Ratan Tata's legacy will guide future generations, says Amit Shah

India | Oct 10, 2024, 01:04 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Ratan Tata, honouring his transformative leadership and global influence, as the nation mourns the industrialist's passing at 86, with state honours for his final rites in Mumbai.

Chhattisgarh, Naxals, Amit Shah

194 Naxalites killed, 801 arrested since January in Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah

Oct 07, 2024, 09:33 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting of CMs and Home Ministers from Naxal-affected states in which Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai represented the state and provided an update on the ongoing Naxal operations in the state.

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Chhattisgarh CM attends meeting of Chief Ministers of Naxal-hit states chaired by Amit Shah

Oct 07, 2024, 02:37 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting of CMs and Home Ministers from Naxal-affected states in which Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai represented the state and provided an update on the ongoing Naxal operations in the state.

Home Minister Amit Shah with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

Amit Shah to chair key meet of CMs of Naxal-affected states on Oct 7, Chhattisgarh CM to participate

India | Oct 04, 2024, 11:30 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a key meet of the Chief Ministers and Home Ministers of the Naxal-affected states on October 7 in the national capital. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai will also take part in the crucial meeting.

Amit Shah.

Amit Shah blasts Congress over Rs 5,000-cr drug bust, says party leading youth into drug trade

India | Oct 04, 2024, 01:25 PM IST

Amit Shah criticised Congress for alleged involvement in a Rs 5,600 crore drug bust, claiming the party is endangering youth by promoting drug abuse while emphasising the Modi government's commitment to a drug-free India.

Amit Shah today inaugurated a 'Health Check-up Camp' in

Amit Shah inaugurates free health check-up camp and development projects in Ahmedabad

Oct 03, 2024, 07:04 PM IST

Amit Shah's Gujarat visit focused on inaugurating health camps, development projects, and educational initiatives while emphasising cleanliness and cultural celebrations.

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Ajit Pawar announces 10 per cent NCP tickets to minorities amid Fadnavis' 'vote jihad' remark| WATCH

Oct 02, 2024, 12:29 PM IST

While assuring 10 per cent tickets for minorities, Ajit Pawar said that he is a supporter of Shiv-Shahu-Phule who believes in all castes and religions. He also targeted Nitish Rane calling him 'Balagam Bayanvir.'

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