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Amit Shah (BJP)

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  • Born 22 October 1964
  • Age 60
  • Birth Place Bombay, Maharashtra India, (present-day Mumbai)
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • In Office Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 19 August 2017 - 29 May 2019, 10th National President Of Bharatiya Janata Party 9 July 2014 - 20 January 2020, Member Of Gujarat Legislative Assembly 2012-2017, Minister Of State, Government Of Gujarat 2002-2012
  • Residence 6A, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Amit Shah BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 22 Jan 2025
Amit Shah took charge of Home Minister on July 11, 2024 after Narendra Modi-led NDA formed government. Shah, 59, who has been holding the portfolio since 2019, has returned to the Modi 3.0 government in the same capacity. Shah said the new government will take its efforts for India’s security t...

Amit Shah PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Sonal Shah ​(1987), ​
Children Jay Shah (son)
Education Gujarat University

POSITIONS HELD BY Amit Shah

Position Tenure
Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly N/A
Member of Rajya Sabha 19 August 2017 - 29 May 2019
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Home Affairs 30 May 2019 - Present
Minister of Co-operation 7 July 2021 - Present
Member of the Lok Sabha 2024 - Present

AMIT SHAH NEWS

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Tavleen Singh writes: Why sycophants cause more harm than good

October 05, 2025 3:18 pm

All leaders need advisors who can help them manoeuvre through the complex political and economic issues that exist at every turn in the difficult business of running a country the size of a continent. Sycophants are what they do not need because they cause more harm than good.

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Amit Shah’s ‘swadeshi’ push in Goa: ‘Don’t buy foreign products unless essential’

October 05, 2025 7:27 am

Shah said, “On this Diwali, we all should resolve that we will not bring any foreign product, which is not made in our country, into our house unless it is essential"

Jagdalpur, Oct 04 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the "Bastar Dussehra Lokotsav" program, in Jagdalpur on Saturday. (@ChhattisgarhCMO X/ANI Photo)

Amid internal strife in Naxal ranks, Amit Shah draws the red line: ‘What talks? Drop weapons or…’

October 05, 2025 7:50 am

Amit Shah emphasised that both the state and central governments are "dedicated to the development of Bastar and other Naxal-affected areas".

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BJP govt ended 'kharchi-parchi' system prevailing in Haryana earlier: Shah

October 04, 2025 2:58 am

"For the first time, Haryana is witnessing equitable development under the BJP government," he said

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Buy khadi worth Rs 5,000 every year to push nation towards 'atmanirbharta': Shah

October 04, 2025 3:05 am

The entire turnover of khadi is utilised in providing employment to weavers and the women of the country, he said

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Beginning 2026, no more 'tareekh pe tareekh', FIRs will be disposed of in three years: Amit Shah

October 04, 2025 2:38 am

In one year since implementation, chargesheets filed within 60 days in 53% criminal cases, within 90 days in 65% cases

Shah was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the newly constructed Sabar Dairy Plant facility at Industrial Model Township in Haryana's Rohtak. (Credit: X/@AmitShah)

'India's dairy sector fastest growing in the world, expanded 70% in 11 yrs': Amit Shah

October 03, 2025 11:49 pm

Shah said under the White Revolution 2.0, over 75,000 dairy cooperatives will be set up in the country, and every Panchayat will have a cooperative by 2029.

He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth approximately Rs 825 crore in Kurukshetra.

Amit Shah to visit Haryana tomorrow, to address people in Hooda’s citadel Rohtak

October 02, 2025 5:45 pm

Amit Shah will inaugurate the Rs 325-crore Sabar Dairy Plant -- India’s largest production facility for curd -- at IMT Rohtak and distribute tool kits to 2,200 artisans during the ‘Khadi Karigar Mahotsav’ at Maharshi Dayanand University.

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Shah calls for ‘Sonar Bangla’ after 2026 polls, Abhishek hits back: BJP ‘anti-Bengali’

September 27, 2025 3:15 am

Mamata, TMC leaders invoke ‘Bangla-asmita’ & recall vandalism of Vidyasagar statue in 2019

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Amit Shah inaugurates Kolkata puja: ‘May our govt be able to construct Bengal of Tagore’s imagination’

September 26, 2025 2:19 pm

Minister Shah offered "heartful reverence" to educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, praising his work in education, Bengali language, culture, and women's rights

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Bihar Assembly polls to be held before November 22: Election Commission
Bihar Assembly polls to be held before November 22: Election Commission
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar confirmed Bihar Legislative Assembly elections before November 22, introduced reforms and logistical changes for free, fair and timely elections. A major initiative is the reduction of number of electors per polling station to 1,200. Parties had suggested that elections be held right after the Chhath festival, and in as few phases as possible to maximise voter participation.

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AMIT SHAH PHOTOS

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From Rahul Gandhi's return to heated discussion on Manipur violence: Highlights from Parliament this week

August 11, 2023 8:27 am

This week marked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's return to the Parliament after being suspended as an MP over a defamation case.

Gandhi Shah

Manipur takes centrestage as Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah speak in Lok Sabha

August 09, 2023 10:59 pm

The no-confidence vote debate in the Lok Sabha focussed on the violence-hit state of Manipur.

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IE 100 2023: Who are the top 10 most powerful Indians?

March 31, 2023 2:14 pm

Most Powerful Indians 2023: Most new entrants on the list are either players in the coming election-packed year or those who have seen a change in fortune

J&K police on alert after encounter with 4 militants

December 28, 2022 2:18 pm

An exchange of fire took place between Jammu and Kashmir security forces, police and militants on the Bye Pass road near Sidhra bridge on the outskirts of old Jammu city.

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Scenes from the Parliament: Amit Shah, Mahua Mitra, Shashi Tharoor and others attend Winter Session

December 09, 2022 8:13 pm

See photos of Amit Shah, Derek O'Brien, Mahua Moitra and others as they attend the Winter Session of Parliament.

Final round of Gujarat polls today; PM Modi, Amit Shah cast vote in Ahmedabad

December 05, 2022 2:39 pm

The second phase of Gujarat Assembly elections in 93 seats are taking place on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah cast their vote in Ahmedabad

Sardar Patel's birth anniversary: Nation pays homage to Iron Man of India

October 31, 2022 9:52 pm

The cultural programmes planned across the country as part of Rashtriya Ekta Divas celebrations were cancelled in view of the tragedy in Morbi.

Amit Shah addresses first public rally in Kashmir since Article 370 revocation

October 05, 2022 5:33 pm

A first since abrogation of Article 370, Amit Shah addresses rally in the valley

A day in Parliament: MPs debate, protest and walk out

August 01, 2022 11:12 pm

A day in Parliament: MPs discuss, debate, protest and walk out

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Days after violence, demolition drive in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

April 20, 2022 5:16 pm

Jahangirpuri demolition drive: The anti-encroachment drive continued even after Supreme Court's instruction to halt it.

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AMIT SHAH VIDEOS

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The big difference between Congress and the BJP after an election result was at display on Tuesday. While after almost every election defeat Rahul Gandhi addressed the media and answered questions about the result, the BJP headquarters fell silent.

Is VHP’s Ayodhya mobilisation bringing back fears of the 1992 Babri demolition?

Is VHP’s Ayodhya mobilisation bringing back fears of the 1992 Babri demolition?

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Is the Ayodhya mobilisation now as powerful and potent as it was in 1992? Are there law and order concerns for the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government, both now ruled by the BJP? And most importantly, is it fair to compare 2018 to 1992?

Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants

Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.

What is at stake for the BJP in Mizoram: News in Numbers

What is at stake for the BJP in Mizoram: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

As campaign heat picks up in Mizoram, a look at who is in the fray and what’s at stake for BJP, Congress and the Mizo National Front.

BJP vs Congress in Chhattisgarh: Classic election season political talk

BJP vs Congress in Chhattisgarh: Classic election season political talk

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With Chhattisgarh in the middle of its two-phase election, let’s look at what BJP and Congress are saying. And, of course, there are promises too. No surprises there.

Senior BJP leaders remember Ananth Kumar as a leader

Senior BJP leaders remember Ananth Kumar as a leader

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Union minister Ananth Kumar passed away on Monday morning. He was suffering from pancreatic cancer for some time now. Senior BJP leaders paid their tributes to the leader.

How the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya impacts the BJP

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June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

The Supreme Court has said that the date for the Ayodhya hearings will be decided in January. Here’s how it will impact the BJP and what the RSS is likely to do.

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June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

On the Sabarimala verdict, union minister Uma Bharti said the court cannot be blamed for its intervention. This comes just days after BJP President Amit Shah said that meddling with the affairs of the temple was a conspiracy by Communists in Kerala.

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