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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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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

J-K: Amit Shah attacks Congress-NC alliance, says 'they always nourished terrorism'

Sep 16, 2024, 08:16 PM IST

J&K: Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress-National Conference alliance of promoting terrorism in the valley.

Port Blair

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar capital, renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram, tweets Amit Shah

India | Sep 13, 2024, 09:26 PM IST

Port Blair: The Indian government has renamed Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as 'Sri Vijaya Puram'. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the renaming aims to honour the islands' historical significance, particularly its role in India's freedom struggle.

Cybercrime

Centre to train 5,000 cyber commandos over next five years to deal with cybercrimes in India

India | Sep 11, 2024, 07:34 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged cybersecurity agencies to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify the modus operandi of criminals duping people of their hard-earned money, spreading fake news and abusing women and children online.

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No one can mess with nation's security as long as BJP is there: Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi

India | Sep 11, 2024, 01:22 PM IST

Amit Shah added Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statement lays bare the Congress's politics of causing rifts on the lines of regionalism, religion, and linguistic differences.

Amitabh Bachchan, Amit Shah, cybercrime

Amit Shah thanks Amitabh Bachchan for joining 'I4C' campaign against cybercrime

India | Sep 11, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

The I4C, established in 2018, is a department under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It is tasked with establishing a national-level coordination centre to address all cybercrime-related issues in the country.

Ajit Pawar, Ajit Pawar denies reports of demanding Chief Minister post in maharashtra, Ajit Pawar de

Ajit Pawar denies reports of demanding Maharashtra CM post, friendly fight on 25 seats from Shah

Sep 11, 2024, 08:14 AM IST

Maharashtra news: Ajit Pawar dismissed claims that the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) might contest alone in the Assembly Elections.

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah ahead of Maharashtra polls: 'Will sit together to discuss all 288 seats'

Sep 10, 2024, 05:07 PM IST

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: When asked about reports of his party contesting alone in the elections, Ajit Pawar dismissed the claims, stating that he never made such statements and is focused on ensuring their schemes benefit the people.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

Amit Shah discusses seat-sharing pact with Mahayuti leaders ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

Sep 09, 2024, 04:09 PM IST

Shah assured that all alliance partners would be respected in the final seat-sharing arrangement, with further discussions scheduled to take place in Delhi.

Lalbaugcha Raja, Amit Shah

Amit Shah seeks blessings of Lord Ganesha at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai | WATCH VIDEO

Sep 09, 2024, 01:29 PM IST

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with immense enthusiasm, not only in Maharashtra but also across India and by Hindu communities worldwide. The festival begins on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls between August and September.

Jammu Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024, Omar Abdullah claims BJP may ally with regional parties indep

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: 'BJP may ally with regional parties, independents', says Omar

Sep 08, 2024, 07:06 AM IST

Jammu-Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Omar Abdullah claimed that BJP will form a government with independent candidates if needed.

aap ki adalat

Aap Ki Adalat: 'No personal rivalry...,' Prashant Kishor on reported differences between Yogi, Shah

India | Sep 07, 2024, 10:33 PM IST

Aap Ki Adalat: Election strategist and Jan Suraaj Party co-ordinator Prashant Kishor, who is set to launch his political party on October 2, expressed his views on the current political situation in the country and also shared his political plan on India TV's Aap Ki Adalat show.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

'No talks with Pakistan', says Amit Shah in J-K; slams Mehbooba for 'cross-border trade' promise

Sep 07, 2024, 12:41 PM IST

Amit Shah released the BJP's manifesto on Friday evening in Jammu and Kashmir for the Assembly Elections. He addressed a poll rally in Jammu today and slammed Congress, National Conference and PDP over their poll promises. He said that no power can bring back the autonomy of J-K.

Amit Shah said the Centre is towards the completion of

How BJP plans to rehabilitate Kashmiri pandits with new scheme if voted to power in J-K | Explained

Sep 06, 2024, 07:00 PM IST

Amit Shah said many Kashmiri Pandits and people from the Sikh community left Kashmir when the terrorism was at its peak and were forced to sell their properties.

BJP manifesto release for J-k assembly elections

From hitting out at Omar Abdullah to Article 370: Top quotes from Amit Shah's manifesto release

Sep 06, 2024, 06:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah released the party manifesto for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The BJP has made various promises including the introduction of a metro in UT and the "Ma Samman Scheme.'

Amit Shah

BJP manifesto for J-K: Metro connectivity, Maa Samman Yojana, scheme for pandits | Key takeaways

Sep 06, 2024, 05:20 PM IST

BJP manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir: Union Minister Amit Shah said as part of the Under Pragati Shiksha Yojana, the BJP will provide Rs 3,000 to college students per year, as a travelling allowance.

Amit Shah

Amit Shah releases BJP's manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | WATCH

Sep 06, 2024, 04:41 PM IST

The manifesto promises large-scale development projects, improved infrastructure, enhanced employment opportunities, and steps to ensure peace and security in the region.

Kolkata doctor rape and murder, Suvendu Adhikar, Kolkata Police chief Vineet Goyal

Suvendu Adhikari urges President to withdraw medal conferred to Kolkata Police Commissioner

Sep 05, 2024, 01:08 PM IST

This comes as family members of the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered, accused the Kolkata Police of bribing them after the incident came to light.

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation

Centre signs peace pact with 2 insurgent groups of Tripura in Delhi

Tripura | Sep 04, 2024, 04:51 PM IST

The memorandum signifies the central and state government's commitment to establishing lasting peace in Tripura. It is part of a broader strategy to address insurgency and promote development in the Northeastern region of India.

Jammu and Kashmir, J-K elections, JK assembly poll, Amit Shah

J-K Assembly polls: Amit Shah to release BJP manifesto on September 6, address rallies in Jammu

Sep 04, 2024, 11:16 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024: Polling to elect 90 members of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will be held on September 18, September 25 and October 1.

Sukanta Majumdar

Sukanta Majumdar writes to Amit Shah against Mamata Banerjee's 'Delhi will also burn' remark

India | Aug 28, 2024, 07:04 PM IST

In the letter, Majumdar accused Banerjee of making anti-national remarks by suggesting that if Bengal were to burn, other states would also be affected.

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