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Indian politician serving as the Union Home Minister of India and one of the key architects of the BJP’s rise.
Amit Shah is one of India’s most prominent political leaders, serving as the Union Home Minister since 2019 and as President of the Bharatiya Janata Party from 2014 to 2020.
Early life
Born on 22 October 1964 in Mumbai, Amit Shah grew up in Gujarat and became active in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in his youth. He joined the BJP and rose through its ranks with a reputation for sharp organisational skill.
Rise in Gujarat
Working closely with Narendra Modi, he helped the BJP secure a series of landmark election victories in Gujarat, building a reputation as one of the country’s finest election strategists and organisers.
National leadership
As BJP President, he led the party to a historic win in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. As Union Home Minister, he has driven major initiatives including the abrogation of Article 370, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, and wide-ranging reforms to India’s internal security and cooperative sectors.
Legacy
Amit Shah is widely regarded as a master strategist and institution-builder who has played a central role in shaping contemporary Indian politics.
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Discipline and duty. Shah is known for long working hours, a rigorous schedule and a focus on organisational detail — traits that have defined his four decades in public life.
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- Union Home Minister of India since 2019
- Former National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party
- Architect of several landmark national election victories
- Championed reforms in internal security and cooperatives