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Amit Shah afraid of losing seats, visiting Bihar repeatedly: Tejashwi Yadav

As Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Bihar to address a rally, state Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav took a swipe at BJP leader and said that he is visiting the state repeatedly due to fear of losing seats

BJP, grand alliance to demonstrate political strength in Bihar today

During his visit, Shah will address a public meeting in Lauria under Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha Constituency in Bihar to strengthen the party activities

Modi govt spending Rs 89,000 cr for tribal welfare, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Narendra Modi government is spending Rs 89,000 crore for tribal welfare when compared to Rs 24,000 crore during the Congress-led UPA dispensation. He was addressing the 'Kol Mahakumbh' on the occasion of Shabri Mata Jayanti in Satna in Madhya Pradesh, where Assembly polls are to be held at the end of the year and Scheduled Tribes make up a sizable part of the electorate. "The Congress government used to spend Rs 24,000 crore for the development of tribal communities. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this figure has gone up to Rs 89,000 crore," he said. He went on to add the Congress, which ruled the country for a major part since Independence, never thought of making someone from the tribal community the President, whereas the Modi government had ensured the top post went to a woman from a poor tribal family. Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as President of India on July 25 last year. She is the first from the tribal community and the

PM Modi liberated country from casteism, dynastic rule, appeasement: Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has liberated the country from casteism, dynastic rule and appeasement

We will rid Karnataka of corruption in five years: Home minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asked the people of Karnataka to repose faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and said the BJP would give such a government that it would rid the State of corruption and make Karnataka number one in South India within five years. Addressing a public meeting at Sandur, a Congress stronghold, in this district, Shah also took potshots at the M Mallikarjun Kharge-led outfit and the JD(S), saying they were dynastic parties which cannot do good to the people. "On one hand there is PM Modi-led BJP strengthening India, and on the other there is Rahul Gandhi-led Congress linked with 'Tukde-Tukde' gang", he said. Trust PM Modi and Yediyurappa once, and we (BJP) will give such a government that it will rid Karnataka of corruption and make it a number one state in South India, Shah said Assembly elections are due in Karnataka by May.

NDPP-BJP govt will solve all problems of Nagaland, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that the NDPP-BJP coalition will retain power in Nagaland and it will solve all problems of the state. He also assured the people of expeditiously bringing the Naga peace talks to a successful end and also addressing the issues of the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), which has been demanding a separate state. The NDPP-BJP coalition will form government in Nagaland after polls. We will solve all problems of the state, Shah said, addressing an election rally here. The organisers claimed that Shah's visit is the first by any Union Home minister to this district in the eastern tip of Nagaland, which also shared boundary with Myanmar. Reiterating the BJP's commitment towards the Naga peace talks, Shah said, Our aim is to make peace talks successful and solve Naga political problem quickly. Stating that the issues raised by ENPO were legitimate', the veteran BJP leader said, We discussed and understood their problems and ass

Home Minister Amit Shah to address rallies in Meghalaya ahead of elections

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit poll-bound Meghalaya tomorrow and address two election rallies in Shillong

Centre committed to solving Naga political issue, says Amit Shah

Addressing an election rally in Nagaland's Mon town, Shah said that the next NDPP-BJP government in association with the Central government would resolve various Naga issues

We want to solve Naga problem, ENPO issue quickly: Amit Shah in Nagaland

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured the people of Nagaland that the BJP-led central government wants a quick solution to the decades-old Naga peace talks. The veteran BJP leader also asserted that addressing the issues of the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), which has been demanding a separate state, will be the responsibility of the next NDPP-BJP government. The NDPP-BJP coalition will form the government in Nagaland (again) after polls. We will solve all problems of the state, Shah said while addressing an election rally here. The NDPP-BJP is contesting the election in a 40-20 seat-sharing formula. The organisers claimed that Shah's visit is the first by any Union Home minister to this district in the eastern tip of Nagaland, which also shares a boundary with Myanmar. Reiterating the BJP's commitment towards the Naga peace talks, Shah said, Our aim is to make peace talks successful and solve Naga political problem quickly. I want you to believe that ..

Amit Shah to address election rallies in poll-bound Meghalaya tomorrow

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit poll-bound Meghalaya tomorrow and address two election rallies in Shillong

Like it or not, the BJP will have to deal with the succession question

Even though Narendra Modi isn't going anywhere in the foreseeable future, it's likely that in private meetings, the question about succession is being asked in hushed voices

Home Minister Amit Shah to visit poll-bound Nagaland, address rally in Mon

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reach poll-bound Nagaland on Monday on a two-day visit. Shah will address a rally in Mon around 3.30 pm, BJP candidate of the Mon Town seat Cheong Konyak told PTI. "We are expecting a crowd of more than 10,000," he said. Fourteen civilians, including six daily wagers working at a coal mine, were shot dead in a series of firings by security forces in Mon district in December 2021 in a botched anti-militancy operation, triggering a nationwide outrage. Konyak said Shah will meet leaders of civil society organisations on Tuesday, though he did not specify which groups he will be meeting. Another BJP functionary said leaders of organisations demanding 'Frontier Nagaland' state are scheduled to meet Shah during his two-day visit. "We expect discussions on their demand for a separate state. But we don't know any further details yet," he added. The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), which has been demanding a separate state of Frontier Naga

Set life targets in school, practice for good habits, Yoga, exercise: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said children must set their life targets in school in order to achieve them, Speaking to students of a school in Kolhapur, Shah said his wife was from the western Maharashtra city and studied in a local school. "Life targets should be finalised during school days. This would help you to overcome your life's challenges, Otherwise those challenges would affect your journey," he said. Even if one sets a very high goal in life, it can be achieved with good habits, Shah asserted. Shah advised students to exercise regularly, practice Yoga and have a healthy diet, adding that often these aspects are neglected due to laziness. "If you do any one thing for 21 consecutive days, it becomes a habit. And if you do it for 90 days, then it stays for life. It is a theory of psychology," the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

HM calls for introspection by cooperative sector, assures Centre's support

Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the cooperative sector in the country needs to introspect to improve its systems, and would receive full support from the Centre in this exercise. Speaking at the Sahkar Maha Conclave on Banking and Sugar Industry organised by media group Sakal, Shah also pointed to the drop in the number of cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra and rise in the number of private ones. "As far as credit societies, urban banks and district cooperative banks are concerned, a lot needs to be done. We had a series of meetings with the Reserve Bank of India and I can say about the issues that were brought before me here on this platform, we will ensure all these institutions do not face any injustice," he said. Shah, who is the country's first Union Cooperation minister besides being the minister for Home Affairs, said he was aware of the problems plaguing these institutions, and also understands why they exist. "I will talk about Maharashtra since I am in ...

Violence due to terrorism, insurgency, left-wing extremism down 80%: Shah

The country has seen an 80 per cent reduction in violence from terrorism in Kashmir, insurgency in the Northeast and left-wing extremism under the Narendra Modi government, said Union home minister Amit Shah, underscoring that the prime minister's vision is to see India at the top in the world. Shah was speaking at an event organised by the Lokmat Media group in Nagpur to celebrate the birth centenary of founder-editor and veteran freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda, popularly known as 'Babuji', and the golden jubilee of its Marathi newspaper's edition from the city. Explaining the three big aims of Amrit Kaal', the 25-year period culminating in the centenary of India's independence, mooted by PM Modi, Shah said the first goal is to showcase the sacrifices of freedom fighters before the present generation. The second aim is to bring before the people the progress made by the country in the past 75 years, while the third aim is to ensure that India reaches the top in all sectors in the

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Kashmir is filled with tourists after abrogation of Article 370: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Kashmir has become a tourist destination rather than a place for protests, stone pelting, and revolution.While speaking at the 76th Raising Day celebrations of Delhi police at Kingsway camp, Shah said, "India's law and order, and safety have seen positive development since 2014. Every day in Kashmir used to be a place for protests, stone pelting & revolution. Today, Kashmir is filled with tourists."Shah was referring to the development that had taken place in Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India."It is a moment of pride that I am part of a legacy of more than 75 years. Delhi Police has been known for their work since independence to the present day and has been appreciated by the whole nation," he added."We feel empowered as we think of Kashmir as we travel across the country. The instances of leftist politics & extremism have decreased now considerably," he stated.On Thursday, Shah said ...

Amit Shah to take part in roadshow in poll-bound Nagaland on Feb 20

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit poll-bound Nagaland on February 20 where he will participate in a mega roadshow

2023 significant year for Delhi Police in view of G20, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that 2023 will be a significant year for the Delhi Police as the force will have to stay alert since the national capital will be hosting international dignitaries for G20 summit. Speaking at the 76th Raising Day parade of the Delhi Police, he also paid tributes to ASI Shambhu Dayal, who was stabbed to death by a snatcher in west Delhi's Mayapuri last month. "2023 will be a significant year for the Delhi Police since India will be hosting the G20 summit. In terms of traffic and security, the city police will have to stay alert since heads of several countries will be here," Shah said. He added that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the humane side of Delhi Police was seen by everyone as the personnel helped the elderly and other vulnerable sections of the society. "During this time, many security personnel also lost their lives," the minister added.

BJP has nothing to hide on Adani issue: Home minister Amit Shah

The crisis has stalled parliament, ignited street protests by the opposition, sparked off investigations by regulators and weighed on the broader markets