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Who is Amit Shah

Amit Shah

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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Cong to hold weeklong campaign seeking Shah's resignation on Ambedkar issue

As part of the "Ambedkar Samman Saptah", Congress workers and leaders will hold marches and press conferences to remember the legacy of B R Ambedkar

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 5:30 PM IST

Insurgency over, time for change in approach of police in NE: Shah

Shah, addressing the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) here, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought peace in the region by inking 20 peace accords in 10 years

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 5:12 PM IST

Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar scholarship amid row over Amit Shah's remarks

Amid controversy over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, pledging support for Dalit students pursuing studies abroad

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 3:17 PM IST

Parliament scuffle: Crime branch to probe BJP's FIR, Congress' allegations

The crime branch will now probe the BJP's FIR against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress' counter-allegations, as the political standoff over the Parliament scuffle intensifies

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 12:15 PM IST

Mayawati calls for nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Shah's Ambedkar remark

In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said that Shah's remarks have hurt the hearts of the people

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Shah inaugurates residential complex for BSF personnel at Agartala Port

The inauguration was done virtually from Siliguri, as part of the 61st Foundation Day celebrations of the SSB

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 7:53 AM IST

NDA leaders back CM Nitish Kumar as face for upcoming Bihar elections

Jaiswal's sentiments were echoed by Raju Tiwari, state president of the LJP (RV), who said, "There is no doubt that the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under Nitish Kumar's leadership

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:32 PM IST

Amit Shah applauds SSB, credits for securing borders, combating Naxalism

Underlining the BJP-led NDA government's commitment to improving the lives of CAPF personnel, Shah highlighted initiatives such as the Ayushman Card, CAPF e-Housing, barrack construction, and scholars

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:15 PM IST

From Adani row to Ambedkar clash, how Parliament's Winter Session unfolded

The Winter Session of Parliament ended on a tense note as members of the INDIA bloc staged a protest march calling for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks about BR Ambedkar

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 6:21 PM IST

BJP, others two sides of same coin in not respecting Ambedkar: Mayawati

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister's assertion comes amid the ongoing tussle between the ruling BJP and the opposition parties over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 2:15 PM IST

Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at Vijay Chowk

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the BJP over the FIR filed against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying it shows their desperation level

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 11:33 AM IST

Surjewala moves adjournment motion to discuss Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Surjewala said that Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar reflect a deep-rooted mindset against the deprived and downtrodden communities of India

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 10:34 AM IST

Parliament highlights: Winter Session ends with both Houses adjourned sine die

Parliament highlights: On Thursday, INDIA bloc MPs took out a protest march in Parliament premises demanding the resignation of Amit Shah for his remarks related to BR Ambedkar

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 5:30 PM IST

Nishikant Dubey seeks action against Rahul for sharing Shah's edited speech

Dubey said, This time he (Gandhi) has surpassed all the limits of sensible behaviour

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 10:04 AM IST

Amit Shah to attend SSB Raising Day event in Bengal's Siliguri today

The event will feature a parade and cultural performances to mark the occasion

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 9:37 AM IST

BJP, Congress trade charges over attack on MPs in Parliament complex

Accuse each other of misbehaving with women MPs

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:30 PM IST

DMK stage protest in TN, demand Shah's apology for comments on Ambedkar

DMK leader R S Bharathi stated that if PM Modi truly valued democratic principles, Shah should be temporarily removed from his ministerial position

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 4:47 PM IST

Ruckus erupts in MCD house over Rohingya immigrants, Amit Shah's remark

The session, scheduled to begin at 2 pm, was yet to start as Mayor Mahesh Khichi had not arrived by 3 pm, further escalating tensions

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 4:11 PM IST

Home minister Amit Shah to chair NEC meet in Agartala on December 21

DoNER minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with governors, chief ministers of all eight Northeastern states, and senior officials, will also attend the meet

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 2:40 PM IST

Cong claims Centre asked X to remove Shah's video from their platform

Meanwhile, INDIA Bloc MPs led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi held a protest on Thursday in the Parliament premises and demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 12:29 PM IST