Amit Shah
Minister of Home Affairs of India,Gujarat
About
Amit Shah is a prominent Indian politician and a key member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Known for his strategic acumen and organisational skills, Shah has played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of India. He hails from Gujarat and began his political journey as a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) before joining the BJP. Amit Shah gained national prominence for his role in managing the BJP's election campaigns, particularly during the 2014 and 2019 general elections, where the party achieved significant victories. He has held various important positions within the party, including the President of the BJP from 2014 to 2019. Appointed as the Union Home Minister in 2019, Shah oversees India's internal security and plays a vital role in policy matters related to law and order. Amit Shah is recognized for his assertive leadership style and his contributions to the political and administrative spheres in India.
Personal Life
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Full Name |
Amit Anil Chandra Shah |
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Designation |
Minister of Home Affairs |
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Minister of Co-operation of India |
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Date of Birth |
22 October 1964 (age 59 years) |
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Place of Birth |
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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Party Name |
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Education |
B.Sc in Biochemistry from CU Shah Science College |
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Father's Name |
Anil Chandra Shah |
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Mother’s Name |
Kusumben Shah |
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Siblings |
Aarthi Shah |
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Spouse’s Name |
Sonal Shah (m. 1987) |
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Children |
Jay Shah |
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Current Address |
6-A, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi-110001 |
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Social Handles |
Facebook www.facebook.com/amitshahofficial |
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Instagram www.instagram.com/amitshahofficial |
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X (Twitter) twitter.com/AmitShah |
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YouTube www.youtube.com/channel |
Interesting Facts
- Chess Enthusiast: Amit Shah is an avid chess player and has a keen interest in the game.
- Early RSS Connection: Shah became an RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) member at the age of 16 and was involved in its activities during his youth.
- Nickname: Amit Shah is often referred to as the "Chanakya" of modern Indian politics, drawing parallels to the ancient Indian political strategist.
- Legal Career: Before entering politics, he had a successful career as a stockbroker and later as a co-director of a cooperative bank.
- Home Minister of India: Amit Shah became the Home Minister of India in May 2019, holding one of the most crucial positions in the government.
- Gujarat's Growth Model: As the Minister of State for Home Affairs in Gujarat, he played a crucial role in implementing policies that contributed to the state's economic growth.
- Electoral Success in Uttar Pradesh: Shah's strategic planning played a pivotal role in the BJP's impressive performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and subsequent victories in Uttar Pradesh.
Political Timeline
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Position/Event |
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1983 |
Joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) |
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1986 |
Became an active member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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1997 |
Elected as an MLA from Sarkhej, Gujarat |
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2002 |
Appointed as the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gujarat |
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2003 |
Became the Minister of State for Transport, Gujarat |
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2004 |
Re-elected as an MLA from Sarkhej, Gujarat |
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2007 |
Appointed as the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gujarat |
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2009 |
Re-elected as an MLA from Naranpura, Gujarat |
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2010 |
Became the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Gujarat |
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2012 |
Elected as the MLA from Naranpura, Gujarat |
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2013 |
Became the BJP's in-charge for Uttar Pradesh for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections |
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2014 |
Elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) from Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
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2014 |
Appointed as the National President of BJP |
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2019 |
Contested and won the Lok Sabha elections from Gandhinagar |
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2019 |
Appointed as the Home Minister of India |
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2019 |
Played a key role in the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir |
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2020 |
Continues to serve as the Union Home Minister of India |
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2021 |
Appointed as the Minister of Co-operation of India |
