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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 |
AMIT SHAH NEWS
UP Cabinet expansion? Why CM Yogi’s Delhi meeting with PM Modi, Amit Shah has set off buzz
January 06, 2026 12:45 pm
The expansion of the UP Cabinet has been on the cards since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when the BJP won fewer seats than the Opposition Samajwadi Party.
19 discharged, 94 in hospitals | Gandhinagar typhoid surge: Shah orders immediate repair of leakages in water pipeline
January 05, 2026 7:46 am
Shah has been in constant touch with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, district Collector Mehul Dave and Municipal Commissioner of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation J N Vaghela, the statement said.
Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with Governor, officials
January 03, 2026 5:11 am
The Centre had imposed the President’s Rule on February 13 after CM N Biren Singh resigned on February 9. The state Assembly, which has a tenure till 2027, has been put under suspended animation.
Amit Shah forms BJP core group to lead party in Bengal polls, Dilip Ghosh roped in
December 31, 2025 10:06 pm
Sidelined by the party since 2021, former state unit chief says: ‘You will see an active Dilip Ghosh in 2026’.
Mamata hits back at Shah: ‘Terror attacks in Kashmir, Delhi; you failed as Home Minister. So, resign’
December 31, 2025 7:05 am
Rebuts Shah’s charges, Abhishek accuses Home Minister of doublespeak on infiltration issue
Ahead of poll season, Shah invokes ghuspetiya, accuses Mamata govt of abetting infiltration for votes
December 31, 2025 4:54 am
Says infiltrators national security concern, proposes to build a national grid against infiltration
‘Poll strategy, Matua and Rajbanshi outreach, SIR’: Three days of meetings — here’s why Amit Shah is visiting Bengal
December 30, 2025 1:40 pm
The Union Home Minister reviewed developments following the BJP membership drive, the state party president’s election and booth-level strengthening
Amit Shah says Mamata govt turning Bengal into haven for infiltrators, running 'toll syndicate' for welfare schemes
December 30, 2025 2:50 pm
Bengal elections 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of corruption, running a “toll syndicate” for welfare schemes, and facilitating infiltration from Bangladesh.
Site of eviction drive now stage for his speech, Amit Shah’s Assam promise: Won’t spare a single infiltrator
December 30, 2025 2:37 am
Home Minister was inaugurating a cultural project developed by the state govt at the birthplace of revered 16th-century Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva, where a large eviction drive was undertaken three years ago
How will you get votes if you oppose what people like: Shah to Rahul
December 29, 2025 9:06 am
Instead of understanding peoples’ issues, LoP is trying to decode SIR which is ‘not his job’, says Union minister.
AMIT SHAH PHOTOS
In Pictures: Hema Malini hosts prayer meeting for Late Dharmendra in Delhi, marking an emotional tribute
December 11, 2025 8:44 pm
Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini, accompanied by her daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, hosted a prayer meeting in memory of late film icon Dharmendra at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi today
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.
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.
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.
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
AMIT SHAH VIDEOS
Why the election in Chhattisgarh was not neck-and-neck | DECISION 2018
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.
BJP's silence is louder than Congress' celebration. The wait for Modi-Shah's concession speech is still on
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
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?
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
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
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
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
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
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
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
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.
Women know where to go and how to behave, Uma Bharti on Sabarimala
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.
