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Who is Amit Shah

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About Amit Shah

Who is Amit Shah

A businessman-turned-politician and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Amit Shah has been serving as the Union home minister since the second term of the Narendra Modi-led central government. He represents Gandhinagar constituency in Lok Sabha.
 
Since 1989, Amit Shah has fought 29 elections, including various local body polls, and not lost any to this day. Shah was elected as an MLA from Gujarat’s Sarkhej in four consecutive elections — 1997 (by-election), 1998, 2002 and 2007.
 
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Shah contested from Gandhinagar, a seat previously held by BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani and won
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Amit Shah unveils 'HEALD' initiative to combat liver diseases across India

The initiative is grounded in the principle that behind every failed liver lies a missed opportunity -- and HEALD seeks to ensure no such opportunity is lost again

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

Amit Shah never spoke of coalition government, says AIADMK's Palaniswami

What was declared on April 11 by Shah was that the AIADMK-BJP alliance will win the polls and a government shall be formed, Palaniswami said, adding it does not denote a coalition government

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 10:28 PM IST

Don't allow Waqf Act, keep check on your home minister: Mamata to PM Modi

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged PM Modi to scrap the Waqf Act, rein in his home minister, and protect India's democratic values and religious harmony

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 2:24 PM IST

Meitei group claims not being allowed to visit sacred site, writes to MHA

In the letter, Meitei Heritage Welfare Foundation has alleged that there is a blockade and threats are being issued by 'Chin-Kuki militants and civil society groups'

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 10:44 PM IST

Making judiciary scientific, people-centric under PM's vision: Amit Shah

Speaking at the All India Forensic Summit, Shah talked on the importance of timely justice, the rising role of forensic science to counter terrorism, and the significance of the three new crime laws

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 3:29 PM IST

Agreement signed between Sanchi and NDDB; HM Amit Shah attends event

To increase milk production, unorganized milk sellers will be linked to new cooperative societies

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2025 | 6:35 PM IST

Cooperative movement suffered due to policy inaction in past: Amit Shah

Addressing a state-level cooperative conference in Bhopal, Shah said the erstwhile governments never considered bolstering the cooperative sector

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Updated On : 13 Apr 2025 | 6:25 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi carrying forward Shivaji Maharaj's struggle: Amit Shah

Shah addressed a program held at Raigad Fort in Raigad, Maharashtra, on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 345th death anniversary

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2025 | 11:27 PM IST

BJP joins hands with AIADMK, to contest 2026 Tamil Nadu polls together

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah said the two parties would resolve any differences through dialogue and might even issue a common minimum programme

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 7:42 PM IST

PM Modi, Amit Shah remember Mahatma Phule's legacy on his birth anniversary

The prime minister called Mahatma Jyotirao Phule a true servant of humanity who dedicated his life to the welfare of the exploited and deprived sections of society

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

Extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana big success of Modi govt: Shah

Rana is expected to arrive in India from the United States very soon after the Supreme Court of that country denied his application against the decision to extradite him to India

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2025 | 9:48 PM IST

Amit Shah chairs meeting to review ongoing developmental projects in J-K

The meeting at Raj Bhavan is being attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

Mission not yet over as terrorism curbed but not eliminated in J-K: Shah

A massive search operation has been underway in the forest area of the district since March 23, when police and other security forces intercepted a group of five terrorists

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Electronic surveillance system being deployed to safeguard borders: Shah

The minister, who interacted with BSF personnel, lauded the contribution of the force and praised the troops for performing their duties in challenging circumstances

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 8:10 PM IST

Amit Shah begins three-day tour of J-K, holds meeting with BJP MLAs

This is Shah's first visit to the Union Territory after the formation of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in October

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Home minister Amit Shah to be on three-day visit to J-K from Sunday

Shah will meet the family members of the martyrs of the Jammu and Kashmir Police at Raj Bhavan in Jammu and also present appointment letters to some of them

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 10:21 PM IST

Shah pledges Rs 1 cr for Naxal-free villages at Bastar Pandoom 2025 finale

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended the closing ceremony, made several key announcements aimed at transforming the region's image and accelerating its development

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 7:39 PM IST

Vehicle taking people to Amit Shah's Dantewada event overturns; 30 injured

The incident took place near Palnar under Kuakonda police station limits when the vehicle was on its way from Potali, a Naxal affected village

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 3:33 PM IST

Lay down arms, be part of Bastar's development journey: Amit Shah to Naxals

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said a total of 521 Naxals have laid down arms so far in 2025

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 3:13 PM IST

Govt holds meeting with Meitei-Kuki groups on Manipur conflict resolution

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the Ministry of Home Affairs had held discussions with the representatives of the Meitei and the Kuki communities in the past

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2025 | 2:49 PM IST