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Amit Shah: Indian politician (born 1964)
Amitbhai Anilchandra Shah is an Indian politician who is currently serving as the 32nd and also the longest serving Minister of Home Affairs since May 2019. Additionally he is 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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Uttarkashi Cloudburst KILLS 4, Sweeps Away Dharali Village | Army, NDRF Launch MEGA Rescue On Ground [Video]

Uttarkashi Cloudburst KILLS 4, Sweeps Away Dharali Village | Army, NDRF Launch MEGA Rescue On Ground

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Pragya Thakur, 6 Others Walk Free in Malegaon Blast Case—After Shah's ‘No Hindu...Terrorist' Remark [Video]

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In response to the devastating heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has formed inter-ministerial central teams to assess the damage in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,..
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'Will rid India of illegal foreigners': Amit Shah renews vow in Assam; praises ex-CM Borbora

Union home minister Amit Shah affirmed BJP's commitment to remove infiltrators from India, highlighting PM Modi's demography mission to identify them. Speaking in Guwahati, Shah praised Assam's efforts..
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'Hate remarks': BJP slams Mahua Moitra's shocking comment on Amit Shah; police complaint filed

TMC MP Mahua Moitra ignited controversy with a remark targeting Amit Shah, allegedly stating his "head should be cut off" regarding illegal immigration. The BJP strongly condemned Moitra's statement as..
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Amit Shah demands Rahul Gandhi's apology over alleged abuses hurled against PM Modi, his late mother: 'Congress has committed...'

Amit Shah's remarks came after an alleged video on the internet showed the accused hurling abusive slurs against PM Modi during an INDIA bloc event. Darbhanga Police have arrested an accused and..
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PM Modi 'abused': BJP ups attack against Rahul Gandhi; Congress leader says 'truth will prevail'

A political controversy erupts. It involves Congress and BJP. Allegations of abuse target Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident occurred during a rally in Darbhanga. Amit Shah demands an apology..
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'Never said someone should retire': RSS chief on 75-year age limit; dismisses speculations

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat refuted speculations about PM Modi's retirement at 75, clarifying that neither he nor anyone else should retire based solely on age. He dismissed reports during the "100 Years..
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Amit Shah hails Sindoor & Mahadev ops, vows terrorists won’t go unpunished

Amit Shah praised the success of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. These operations avenged the Pahalgam terror attack. Security forces eliminated terrorists responsible for killing 26 Indians...
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'Will prove beyond doubt in 6 months': Rahul Gandhi on his 'vote chori' charge; 'will expose model of theft'

Rahul Gandhi intensified his "vote chori" charge during his Bihar rally, accusing PM Modi, Amit Shah, and the ECI of manipulating elections through a "Gujarat model" of vote theft. He claimed to..
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‘Clear message to terror masterminds’: Amit Shah honours soldiers of Operation Mahadev; hails Sindoor strike

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the soldiers involved in Operation Mahadev, which neutralized three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack. Shah emphasized that Operations Sindoor and Mahadev..
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Bills on removal of 'tainted' netas: Kapil Sibal counters Amit Shah's 'morality pitch'; 'Has any BJP minister been arrested?'

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Judges vs judges over INDIA bloc VP nominee Sudershan Reddy: 56 retired judges caution peers - what they wrote in letter

Following Amit Shah's criticism of Justice Sudershan Reddy's Salwa Judum judgment, 56 retired judges, including former CJIs Sathasivam and Gogoi, issued a counter-statement disagreeing with the initial..
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Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar under house arrest? HM Amit Shah says...

Jagdeep Dhankhar had resigned as Vice President last month citing health reasons, but there has been widespread speculation that the exit was the result of a rift between him and the ruling Bharatiya..
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Evening news wrap: Noida victim’s family recalls 9 years of torture; PM Modi’s DU degree not to be made public & more

A woman in Greater Noida was allegedly murdered by her in-laws over dowry demands, prompting her father to seek justice. The Delhi High Court overturned a directive to disclose PM Modi's BA degree..
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'Never in India's history': Amit Shah on what led to his Gujarat exile in 2010 - a bail plea that dragged on for 2 years

Amit Shah clarified his departure from Gujarat during the Sohrabuddin Sheikh case. He stated he offered to leave after a court expressed concerns about evidence tampering. Shah also defended the..
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'What about those inducting criminals': Kejriwal targets Amit Shah; cites own '160 days jail govt'

Arvind Kejriwal has launched a sharp retort to Amit Shah's defense of the 130th constitutional amendment bill, which proposes disqualifying lawmakers jailed for over 30 days in serious cases. Kejriwal..
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'When Manmohan Singh was PM ...': Amit Shah questions Rahul Gandhi's 'moral stand' on Constitution Amendment Bill; calls out 'double standards'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for opposing bills that would remove ministers from office if arrested and detained. Shah questioned whether a leader could govern from jail and..
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Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation: Is ex-VP under 'house arrest'? Amit Shah responds

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed several key issues, stating that Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation was due to health reasons, dismissing political speculation. Shah defended the proposed..
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'Shouldn’t make a fuss': Amit Shah speaks at length on Constitution Amendment Bill, ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar and Rahul Gandhi – Top quotes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, dismissing speculation around Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation due to health reasons. Shah expressed confidence that..
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'Refrain from name-calling': Ex-SC judges hit out at Amit Shah’s remarks on oppn VP candidate B Sudarshan; warn of 'chilling effect'


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'No exception for me': What PM Modi said on bills to sack jailed ministers - Kiren Rijiju reveals

Kiren Rijiju says Prime Narendra Narendra Modi wants no exceptions in the anti-corruption bill. The bill allows removal of officials facing charges. It includes the Prime Minister. Amit Shah introduced..
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'They have only one agenda': Amit Shah's attack on Stalin, Sonia over dynastic politics - top quotes

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Amit Shah accuses INDIA bloc's VP candidate of supporting Naxalism; targets him with 2011 judgment - what he said

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Opposition MPs tore and threw the copies of the three Bills towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha. What did the opposition said about the controversial bills?
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Shah: Strategy being worked out to deal with cloudbursts

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formulation of a strategy to combat cloudbursts and landslides, following recent deadly incidents in Uttarakhand and J&K. Under the Modi government, a..
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PM, CMs, mins to go if held for 30 days on serious charges: Bills

Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three bills mandating the resignation or removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers if they are detained for 30 consecutive days on..
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Who is CP Radhakrishnan? Maharashtra Governor picked as NDA's Vice Presidential candidate

The decision was taken at a meeting of the BJP Parliamentary Board, which was attended by top party leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The announcement..
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'Tragic chapter': PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to victims on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; honour their grit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, commemorating the immense suffering and loss endured during the 1947 Partition. Leaders like Amit Shah and S Jaishankar also..
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It's BJP vs BJP in poll for Constitution Club secy

Rajiv Pratap Rudy appeared to secure victory over Sanjeev Balyan in the Constitution Club of India's secretary (administration) election. The high-profile contest drew prominent figures from various..
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Ahmed Patel's son hails PM for Op Sindoor, says nation 'in safe hands'

Faisal Patel, son of the late Congress leader Ahmed Patel, has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership during Operation Sindoor, the cross-border strike following the Pahalgam attack. He..
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Shah, Sonia, Kharge vote in keenly-contested Constitution Club election

Key political figures, including Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi, participated in the Constitution Club of India elections, where Rajiv Pratap Rudy faced a strong challenge from Sanjeev Balyan for a crucial..
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Amit Shah praises security forces for conduct of smooth Amarnath Yatra

Home Minister Amit Shah lauded security forces for the secure and seamless Amarnath Yatra, which saw over 4.1 lakh pilgrims this year. This pilgrimage followed the Pahalgam attack and Operation..
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Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah; asks 'what happened to VP?'

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'Pakau-thakau': Tejashwi Yadav targets Amit Shah over 'repetitive' speeches in Bihar; accuses BJP of practicing 'politics of negativity'

Tejashwi Yadav has strongly criticized Amit Shah for delivering repetitive and unproductive speeches during his Bihar visits, accusing the BJP of engaging in 'politics of negativity'. Yadav emphasized..
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'Heard of Laapataa Ladies not of laapataa VP': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts; demands answers from Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has voiced concerns over the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, noting his absence from public view since his resignation on July 22, citing health..
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Rakshabandhan with the PM: Modi shares cute moment with children; Brahma Kumaris join celebration - Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his residence, sharing joyful moments with school children and members of Brahma Kumari. He conveyed greetings on X, highlighting the..
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'Aadarsh beti, maa, raajmata .. ': Amit Shah invokes 'Maa Sita' in poll bound Bihar; attacks 'Lalu & company' for 'opposing' Operation Sindoor


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NDA VP pick to get 'unconditional' support from Shiv Sena

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde declared Shiv Sena's unconditional support for the NDA's vice-presidential candidate, potentially influencing other alliance partners. This announcement, made after..
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'Defamatory remarks' against Amit Shah: Rahul Gandhi appears before Jharkhand court; gets bail in 2018 case

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, received bail from a Jharkhand court. This relates to a case about alleged defamatory comments. The comments were directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2018...
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Amit Shah now India's longest-serving home minister

Amit Shah has surpassed L.K. Advani to become the longest-serving Home Minister, a milestone celebrated by PM Modi who lauded Shah's tenure marked by key decisions such as the revocation of J&K's..
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Amit Shah surpasses Lal Krishna Advani's record, know all about his tenure as India's longest-serving Home Minister

Who are India's longest-serving Home Ministers? Before Amit Shah, the leaders who served the longest tenures as Home Minister include Congress leader Govind Ballabh Pant and Bharatiya Janata Party..
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6 years & counting: Amit Shah becomes longest-serving home minister; surpasses LK Advani’s record

Amit Shah has become India's longest-serving Union Home Minister, surpassing L.K. Advani's record. He has served for 2,258 days, achieving this milestone on the anniversary of the Article 370..
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'Bangladeshi language': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee says Delhi Police insulted Bangla; seeks apology from Amit Shah

Abhishek Banerjee, a senior Trinamool Congress leader, has strongly criticized the BJP after a Delhi police letter referred to Bengali as "Bangladeshi language." Banerjee condemned this as a deliberate..
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Malegaon blast case: Ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan's remark on 'Sanatan terror' sparks row; calls for using ‘Hindu terrorism’ instead

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan opposes the term "saffron terror," associating saffron with revered figures and symbols. This statement follows the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon..
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Nadda slams opposition for walkout during Shah’s reply on Operation Sindoor; Kharge says protest was over insulting remark

J P Nadda criticized the Opposition in Rajya Sabha for walking out during Amit Shah's reply on Operation Sindoor, accusing them of double standards by demanding the PM's response. Mallikarjun Kharge..
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'Insinuation, lie, and distortion': Chidambaram rebuts Amit Shah’s Afzal Guru death sentence claim; clarifies mercy petition was pending


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'I'm proud to say no Hindu can ever be a terrorist': Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha


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Amit Shah's BIG statement in Rajya Sabha, says, 'Even today, Pakistan able to do terror attacks but...'

Targeting the Congress, the Union Home Minister alleged that for many years, no action was taken to intimidate terrorists."For all these years, no action was taken to intimidate them (terrorists), so..
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Why 'Operation Mahadev' name? Amit Shah hits back at critics; invokes Shivaji Maharaj

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the naming of "Operation Mahadev," countering accusations of religious motivation from Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan. Shah asserted that the name, along with..
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Op Sindoor debate: Amit Shah hails Operation Mahadev in Rajya Sabha; INDIA bloc walk out over PM's absence

During the Operation Sindoor debate, Amit Shah addressed the Pahalgam attack, criticizing the opposition's alleged inaction against terrorism due to vote bank politics. He honored security forces for..
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