AMIT SHAH

April 17, 2025 1:19 PM

CRPF leads nation’s pledge to wipe out Naxalism by 2026, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the nation has taken a pledge to wipe out Naxalism from India by the end of March 2026. Addressing a gathering of CRPF personnel during the 86th Raising Day parade of the force in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, he emphasised that the CRPF has rendered unparalleled service to the nation. "With more than 400 forward-operating bases established, Naxal-related violence has been curtailed by a remarkable 70 per cent. Whenever the Naxalites hear of the C...

April 15, 2025 2:50 PM

Forensic science central to India’s overhauled justice system: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday emphasized the transformative role that forensic science will play in India’s reformed criminal justice system. Addressing the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 in New Delhi, organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for revolutionizing India’s justice system by emphasizing the need for scientific and technology-driven investigations. He noted that modern ...

April 11, 2025 11:43 AM

Amit Shah hails govt’s crackdown on drug cartels after Assam seizure

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Thursday praised the government's aggressive stance against drug trafficking, saying that the Modi government is "mowing down drug cartels with full might." This comes after a massive drug seizure in Assam on Sunday, which dealt a serious blow to narcotics syndicates operating in the region. In a post on X, Shah said, "In our vision to build a drug-free Bharat, our agencies launched massive operations strangling drug cartels and sei...

April 8, 2025 2:49 PM

Amit Shah reviews developmental projects in J&K, meets CM Omar Abdullah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the progress of various developmental projects in Jammu and Kashmir in a high-level meeting here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief Secretary Atul Dulloo, additional chief secretaries and administrative secretaries of various departments. Before the meeting, Amit Shah had a one-on-one meeting with the chief minister. The Union home minister will review the overall security in the union te...

April 8, 2025 9:05 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold security review meetings today in Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, will hold security review meetings on Tuesday. After a nightlong stay at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar, he will start his busy schedule around 11 am and also review various developmental projects in the Union Territory (UT). J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will attend the developmental review meeting chaired by Amit Shah. Later, the Home Minister will chair a security review meeting, ...

April 7, 2025 9:27 AM

Amit Shah to visit international border, assess ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and meet the families of the policemen who died in a recent encounter with terrorists. The Union Home Minister will visit a forward post along the India-Pakistan border and review the security situation and development initiatives during his tour. He will fly to Srinagar in the afternoon. Officials said police and security forces have been put on high alert in view of HM Shah’s visit. The ho...

April 4, 2025 2:53 PM

Waqf Bill ends era of injustice and corruption, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a historic step toward ending years of injustice and corruption in the management of Waqf properties. A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly advocated for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda led a passionate debate in the Upper House, slamming the Opposition. The Rajy...

April 3, 2025 9:51 PM

No violence in Manipur in the last four months: Amit Shah

The Lok Sabha passed the statutory resolution moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the approval of the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur on Thursday. The House also expressed its respect, sympathy, and deep sorrow for those who lost their lives in the violence in Manipur. Shah further said that there has been no violence in Manipur for nearly four months, from December to March, and provisions for food, medicines, and medical facilities have been ensured in the camps. Introducing...

April 2, 2025 10:07 PM

Waqf Amendment Bill will not be implemented retrospectively, misconceptions being spread for vote bank politics: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday rejected opposition members' criticism that the government wants to interfere in the religious conduct of Muslims through the Waqf Amendment Bill and said the provisions in the legislation aim at better management of Waqf properties. "I stand in support of the Bill introduced by my ministerial colleague. I have been carefully listening to the discussion since 12 noon... I feel that there are several misconceptions among several Members, either genuinel...

April 1, 2025 3:08 PM

India nears Naxalism-free goal as most affected districts drop to six: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday announced a significant reduction in the number of districts most affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), also known as Naxalism, stating that the number has dropped from 12 to just 6. This reduction marks a key milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a Naxalism-free India. In a post on X, Shah highlighted the Modi government's "ruthless approach" towards eradicating Naxalism and emphasized the country’s commitment to fostering development across all...