Amit Shah
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Amitbhai Anilchandra Shah is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 32nd Minister of Home Affairs since May 2019 and the 1st Minister of Co-operation since July 2021. He is also the member of parliament (MP) for Gandhinagar. He served as the 10th president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2014 to 2020. He has also served as chairman of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) since 2014. He had been elected as a member of the upper house of parliament, Rajya Sabha, from Gujarat from 2017 to 2019. Shah is a chief strategist of the BJP and an ardent ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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'No talks': Amit Shah asks Naxalites to give up arms, join mainstreamUnion Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the government will not negotiate with Naxalites, urging them to surrender and rejoin society. He asserted that Naxalism would be eradicated by March 2026...IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Rath Yatra 2025 commences today: Amit Shah offers prayers at Jagannath Temple; Puri gears up for festival: check route, key detailsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah took part in Mangala Aarti at the historic Shri Temple in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad on the occasion.DNA - Published | |
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Amit Shah advocates for promotion of Indian languages in governance to foster national unityIndiaTimes - Published | |
RSS demands Congress apology over Emergency: Seeks removal of ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ from Preamble; asserts not part of Constitution earlierThe RSS has called for a review of the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Constitution's preamble, arguing they were added during the Emergency. RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabole highlighted that BR..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah's big take on languages: 'Hindi friend of all'; says 'no opposition to foreign tongues'Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Hindi is a friend to all Indian languages, advocating for the promotion of one's own language without opposing any foreign tongue. His statement comes amid..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Nation never bows down to dictatorship’: Amit Shah criticises Congress for 1975 Emergency; govt to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ annuallyUnion home minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress government on the 50th anniversary eve of the Emergency, calling it a dark chapter of dictatorship. He announced that June 25 will be observed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bad news for bankrupt Pakistan, after suspending Indus Waters Treaty, Modi govt takes this big step, asks World Bank to...India has made it clear that the treaty will not be revived. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier stated that India's decision to stop following the treaty is final.DNA - Published | |
'Won't let them sleep': Amit Shah's monsoon mandate for operation against Naxalism; calls for surrenderUnion home minister Amit Shah has issued a stern warning to Naxalites, declaring that anti-Naxal operations will persist through the monsoon season. Shah urged Naxalites to abandon armed struggle and..IndiaTimes - Published | When will India restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan? Amit Shah provides big update, says...The Indus Waters Treaty has been one of the very few peaceful agreements between India and Pakistan, even during times of conflict.DNA - Published |
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Amit Shah 1st to be told about cash at judge Varma's residenceA fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence led to a surprising discovery. Police found half-burnt cash sacks. Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora informed Home Minister Amit Shah. He also briefed..IndiaTimes - Published | India’s gone from despair to optimism in 11 yrs: Home minister Amit ShahHome minister Amit Shah has asserted that the Modi govt, in its 11 years, has ensured unprecedented development and managed to swing the country's mood from despair to optimism through a series of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Won’t share Indus waters with other states: OmarJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has strongly opposed the central government's proposal to divert Indus River waters to other states, asserting that J&K's needs must be prioritized. His..IndiaTimes - Published | Will you feel ashamed for speaking English? Amit Shah says..., Rahul Gandhi retorts by saying...Union Home Minister Amit Shah triggered a language controversy on Thursday when he said that time is not far when English-speaking people would themselves feel ashamed.DNA - Published |
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darshan' at Gorakhnath templeYogi Adityanath addressed public grievances at a Janta Darshan in Gorakhpur. The Uttar Pradesh government has significantly increased its police force. Over 2.16 lakh police personnel were recruited in..IndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Amit Shah in Delhi; discuss various important issuesIn view of the increasing challenges in the field of cybersecurity, the Chief Minister has requested the Union Home Minister to approve an amount of Rs 63.60 crore for the establishment of the "Cyber..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vijay Rupani's final journey: Thousands pay tribute to former Gujarat CM who died in Air India plane crash; Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel attendIndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah praise for CM Yogi Adityanath on hiring record 60,000 constables 'sans bias'Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Uttar Pradesh's record-breaking police recruitment drive, hiring over 60,000 constables, including a significant number of women. He emphasized the transparency of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
India’s next Census to be held in 2027 with caste enumeration, Amit Shah reviews preparationsIndiaTimes - Published | 'India's blood not meant to be shed': Amit Shah credits PM Modi for tough stance on terror; says UP police modernised only in Adityanat's regimeUnion home minister Amit Shah credited Prime Minister Modi for a stern message to the world following Operation Sindoor, which retaliated against the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking in Lucknow, Shah..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indus waters will be taken to Rajasthan, Pakistan to yearn for every drop: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Indus waters will reach Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar via canals within three years, enhancing irrigation and potentially impacting Pakistan's food security...IndiaTimes - Published | Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Yogi Adityanath to distribute appointment letters to 60244 candidates for UP Police constable recruitmentUttar Pradesh is set to distribute appointment letters to 60,244 newly recruited police constables, including 12,048 women, in a ceremony graced by Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath on June 15. This event..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India plane crash: Blaze left no chance of rescue, says Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published | Ahmedabad plane crash: Amit Shah says couldn't save lives due to heat after crash; confirms one person survivedIndiaTimes - Published |
'Heart-rending disaster': President Droupadi Murmu on Ahmedabad Air India crash | ReactionsFollowing the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his deep sorrow, while Gautam Adani offered condolences for the tragic loss. Numerous leaders, including the..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, says...Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other top officials of the state after a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad earlier in the day. Read on to..DNA - Published |
Amit Shah calls for timely action for flood control in urban areasHome Minister Amit Shah has urged a "zero casualty approach" to flood management, emphasizing early warning dissemination to grassroots levels and timely action in urban centers. He directed NDMA to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Peace claims in J&K and Manipur absurd': Congress slams Amit Shah; says BJP diverting attentionThe Congress party criticizes Amit Shah's claims about peace in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Jairam Ramesh alleges Shah is diverting attention from failures. He mentions unpunished terrorists..IndiaTimes - Published |
New Delhi: CM Yogi Adityanath pays courtesy visit to Union home minister Amit ShahUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. CM Adityanath also addressed the Kisan Samman Samaroh in Auraiya. He highlighted government initiatives to..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K terror down 69%, Naxal violence deaths drop 70% under PM Modi rule: Amit Shah hails 11 years of BJP governmentHome minister Amit Shah highlighted significant progress in India's economic revival, social justice, and national security under the Narendra Modi government. Data indicates a substantial decrease in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Home Minister Amit Shah makes BIG statement, says BJP-led NDA will form governments in...Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal next year. Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of..DNA - Published | 'I cannot defeat DMK but...': Amit Shah at Madurai rally; BJP gears up for 2026 Tamil Nadu pollsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Madurai, asserted that while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin believes Shah cannot defeat the DMK, the people of Tamil Nadu will ensure the DMK's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah honours police team that scalped BasavarajuAmit Shah felicitated Chhattisgarh Police officers for their pivotal role in anti-Naxal operations in Bijapur and Narayanpur, which resulted in the elimination of top CPI(Maoist) leader Basavaraju and..IndiaTimes - Published | Meghalaya murder: MP CM Mohan Yadav seeks CBI probe; search on for Indore womanMadhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has urged Home Minister Amit Shah for a CBI investigation into the disappearance of an Indore couple in Meghalaya. While Raja Rajuvanshi was found dead, his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah launches language hub to 'decolonise' adminUnion Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag, an Indian languages section, to reduce English's role in official communication. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah bats for bigger role for farm credit societiesAmit Shah emphasized the crucial role of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the government's foodgrain storage plan, highlighting their importance for financial stability. He instructed..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC slams Amit Shah's 'Sindoor politics'Trinamool Congress criticized Amit Shah's focus on "sindoor politics," pointing out the irony of his anti-corruption stance given Suvendu Adhikari's presence in the BJP. The party accused BJP of being..IndiaTimes - Published | With Sindoor focus, BJP eyes TMC's core female vote bankAmit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Using cheap language against CM': TMC hits out at Amit Shah on remarks against Mamata BanerjeeTrinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during his recent visit. Ghose condemned Shah's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Hundreds of BJP workers killed after Mamata became CM': Amit Shah takes on TMC chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
'New era of criminal justice': Amit Shah inaugurates Central Forensic Science Laboratory in RajarhatUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new Central Forensic Science Laboratory in West Bengal, emphasising the government's focus on an evidence-based criminal justice system. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | BSF smashed Pak posts & systems, will take years to rebuild: ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised the BSF in Jammu for dismantling 118 Pakistani posts and surveillance networks after Operation Sindoor. He assured full security for the Amarnath Yatra and vowed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: Amit Shah praises BSF for destroying 118 Pakistani posts; BJP hits back at Revanth Reddy's Rafale claim, and moreIndiaTimes - Published | 'Incapable of waging war for quite some time': Amit Shah lauds BSF for destroying 118 Pakistani posts and communication systemUnion Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for their decisive response to Pakistan's aggression following Operation Sindoor. Shah stated that the BSF destroyed 118 Pakistani..IndiaTimes - Published |
