6 years & counting: Amit Shah becomes longest-serving home minister; surpasses LK Advani’s record
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 () 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 abrogation. Key developments during his tenure include the abrogation of Article 370, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple construction, new criminal laws, and the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Amid a flurry of high-level meetings involving PM Modi, President Murmu, and Home Minister Amit Shah, speculation over the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood is back in the spotlight. Former CM Omar Abdullah added fuel to the fire by calling the momentum a “gut feeling,” even as he...
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