Amit Shah

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash in Lok Sabha Over ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations as Electoral Reforms Debate Heats Up

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Clash in Lok Sabha Over ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations as Electoral Reforms Debate Heats Up

New Delhi, December 10 — A sharp confrontation unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi exchanged barbs over allegations of “vote chori,” turning the debate on electoral reforms into a charged political face-off.Tensions rose when Rahul Gandhi interrupted Amit Shah mid-speech, prompting the Home Minister to accuse the Opposition of double standards and misinformation. Shah said Gandhi had raised questions in three separate press conferences about voter list manipulation, but insisted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process itself is designed to correct and sanitise electoral rolls.Shah argued…
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Amit Shah Pays Tribute on 26/11 Anniversary, Says Global Community Backing India’s Fight Against Terror

Amit Shah Pays Tribute on 26/11 Anniversary, Says Global Community Backing India’s Fight Against Terror

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): On the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government’s uncompromising stance against terrorism, stating that India’s efforts to combat extremist violence are gaining increasing recognition and support worldwide. In a message posted on X on Wednesday, Shah honoured the security personnel who laid down their lives defending Mumbai during the 2008 siege, as well as the civilians who were killed in the assault. He described terrorism as a threat that transcends national boundaries, calling it “a plague against humanity itself.” Recalling the events of November 26, 2008,…
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Northern Zonal Council Meeting Held in Surajkund Under Amit Shah’s Chairmanship; Haryana CM Urges Punjab to Uphold Gurus’ Traditions in Water Dispute

Northern Zonal Council Meeting Held in Surajkund Under Amit Shah’s Chairmanship; Haryana CM Urges Punjab to Uphold Gurus’ Traditions in Water Dispute

Chandigarh, November 17 — Union Home Minister and Chairman of the Northern Zonal Council Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the council on Monday at Surajkund in Faridabad. The meeting saw participation from Haryana Chief Minister and Council Vice-Chairman Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. Senior ministers and top…
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51 Naxalites, Including 20 Carrying Rs 66 Lakh Bounty, Surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

51 Naxalites, Including 20 Carrying Rs 66 Lakh Bounty, Surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Bijapur, October 29, 2025: In a major breakthrough for Chhattisgarh’s anti-Naxal operations, 51 Naxalites — including 20 with a combined bounty of ₹66 lakh — surrendered before police in Bijapur district on Wednesday. Among them were nine women who decided to return to the mainstream, citing faith in the state government’s rehabilitation policy and development programs.Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the mass surrender as a milestone in the government’s efforts to eliminate Naxalism. “Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s guidance, the country is rapidly moving toward a Naxal-free India,” Sai said in a…
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Modi Government Stands With Punjab: Full Support for Flood Relief and Restoration, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Modi Government Stands With Punjab: Full Support for Flood Relief and Restoration, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi, September 30, 2025: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Tuesday assured that the Modi government is fully committed to supporting the people of Punjab affected by recent floods.The Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Mann, met Shri Shah in New Delhi to discuss the extent of damage caused during the monsoon season and requested additional funds for relief and restoration efforts. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) holds Rs 12,589.59 crore, which can be utilized immediately for relief measures as per Government of India…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Discussion with Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan on Flood Situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Discussion with Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan on Flood Situation

National Times Bureau :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan over the phone regarding the severe flooding in the state. During the conversation, Shah sought detailed updates on relief operations and the current situation in affected areas. The Home Minister also contacted Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to discuss the ongoing crisis in detail and assured that the central government stands ready to provide all possible assistance to support the state’s relief efforts. Several districts in Punjab have been heavily impacted by continuous rains, causing extensive damage to homes and crops. Relief and rescue…
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Amit Shah Slams Opposition Over Amendment Bill, Dismisses Speculation on Dhankhar’s Exit

Amit Shah Slams Opposition Over Amendment Bill, Dismisses Speculation on Dhankhar’s Exit

New Delhi (National Times): Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticized the opposition for resisting the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, accusing them of attempting to protect corrupt leaders and questioning their moral credibility. In an interview with ANI, Shah alleged that the opposition wants to create an arrangement where leaders facing jail terms can continue to govern from prison. “They want to convert jail into a Chief Minister’s or Prime Minister’s residence, where senior officers like the DGP and Cabinet Secretary would be forced to take instructions from behind bars. This is the level of politics they are pursuing,” he…
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PM Modi Refuses Special Exemption in New Bill on Ministers’ Disqualification: Kiren Rijiju

PM Modi Refuses Special Exemption in New Bill on Ministers’ Disqualification: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi : Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to exempt himself from the scope of the new bills proposing disqualification of ministers, chief ministers and even the prime minister if they face prolonged detention in serious criminal cases.Rijiju revealed that during Cabinet discussions, a recommendation was made to exclude the prime minister from the ambit of the proposed law. However, Modi rejected the idea, stating that he is also a citizen and should not enjoy special protection.“The recommendation was to keep the PM out of this bill, but he disagreed. PM Modi said…
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Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister in Indian History

Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister in Indian History

New Delhi, August 5, 2025 — Amit Shah has etched his name in Indian political history by becoming the country’s longest-serving Union Home Minister. On Tuesday, he surpassed the record previously held by BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani.Shah first took over the Home Ministry on May 30, 2019, following the NDA's re-election. After completing his first term on June 9, 2024, he was reappointed the very next day, on June 10. As of August 5, he has served 2,258 days in office, overtaking Advani's 2,256-day tenure between March 19, 1998, and May 22, 2004.The milestone was acknowledged during the National…
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