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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 it comprehensively.
Political career
12th pass Shah has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since childhood. The 59-year-old first met Narendra Modi in 1982 through Ahmedabad RSS circles. During Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure as the Gujarat CM, Shah emerged as one of the most powerful leaders in the state. After winning the 2002 state elections, he became the youngest minister in the Modi-led Gujarat government, and was given multiple portfolios. At one time, he held 12 portfolios — home, law and justice, prison, border security, civil defence, excise, transport, prohibition, home guards, gram rakshak dal, police housing, and legislative and parliamentary affairs.
 
Known as a master strategist, Shah, along with Modi, assured BJP victories in several state elections after the BJP’s landslide Lok Sabha elections win in 2014. And, they topped up their success with a thumping victory in Lok Sabha elections 2019, in which the BJP saw its biggest individual seat tally ever, of 303. In 2024 Lok Sabha elections also the duo managed to secure a win.
 
In January 2020, Shah was succeeded as the BJP president by Jagat Prakash Nadda.

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Venugopal said all Congress MPs, senior leaders and CWC Members will hold press conferences in their constituencies and home districts across the country on December 22-23

Updated On: 22 Dec 2024 | 6:59 AM IST

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accuse each other of misbehaving with women MPs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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