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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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Joshimath

Amit Shah-led high-level committee approves Rs 1658.17 crore reconstruction plan for Joshimath

India | Nov 30, 2023, 05:55 PM IST

The MHA highlighted that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, technical agencies, guided by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), swiftly collaborated to aid the state government in developing the recovery plan for Joshimath.

Aaj Ki Baat

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 29, 2023

India | Nov 29, 2023, 11:02 PM IST

India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

UNLF Centre Manipur peace agreement

Historic milestone! Manipur's oldest armed group UNLF signs peace agreement with Centre

India | Nov 30, 2023, 12:50 AM IST

The oldest armed group of Manipur has chosen the path of peace, renouncing violence to join the mainstream and embrace democracy. The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has signed a peace agreement in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone, said Manipur CM N Biren Singh.

Amit Shah

'No one can stop CAA implementation': Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata rally

Nov 29, 2023, 05:44 PM IST

Amit Shah criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of destroying West Bengal. He cited instances of political violence, corruption, and appeasement, framing the BJP as the force that could bring about positive change in the state's governance.

Aaj Ki Baat

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2023

India | Nov 28, 2023, 11:24 PM IST

India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Aaj Ki Baat

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 27, 2023 | WATCH

India | Nov 27, 2023, 11:48 PM IST

India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to India TV ahead of

'Our CM will be from backward community': Amit Shah if BJP wins Telangana | Exclusive

Nov 24, 2023, 06:19 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the key contest in the upcoming Assembly election in Telangana is going to be between BJP and BRS adding Congress is nowhere.

Rajasthan elections, Ashok Gehlot, Amit Shah

Rajasthan Election | 'Red Diary has become symbol of Congress's corruption': Amit Shah in Jaipur

Nov 23, 2023, 12:48 PM IST

The 200-member Rajasthan Assembly is scheduled for elections on November 25, and the counting of votes will be on December 3.

Home Minister Amit Shah

Rajasthan elections: Amit Shah targets Congress, calls it 'anti-backward class'

Nov 21, 2023, 05:45 PM IST

Shah slammed the Congress-led Rajasthan government over corruption, paper leak incidents and other issues during his speech at the BJP rally in Alwar. The voting for the assembly elections in the state will be held on November 25 while the counting of votes will take place on December 3.

Amit Shah

High Court asserts 'Right to Assembly': Orders police to permit Amit Shah's Kolkata meeting

Nov 20, 2023, 08:33 PM IST

Kolkata: Ruling in favor of the party's right to hold a public meeting featuring Amit Shah, the court emphasizes the principles of a free country but recognises the police's authority to impose reasonable restrictions.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with BJP leaders waves to the

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.

Amit Shah, Telangana

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.