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Amit Shah’s New Tenure As Home Minister Again: Major Challenges Awaits

June 11, 2024, 6:40 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trusted lieutenant, Amit Shah, has resumed his role as the Union Minister of Home Affairs for the second time. Shah previously held this position in 2019, ensuring that key government decisions were implemented smoothly. His second term signals continuity, and if he continues for another year, he will become the country’s longest-serving home minister. Congress’ Govind Ballabh Pant and BJP’s LK Advani served as Union home ministers for a little over six years. Shah and Rajnath Singh, who handled the portfolio in PM Modi’s first term, have each spent five years in the North Block.

Challenges Awaiting Amit Shah:

Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Restoration of Statehood: The Narendra Modi government has a “Zero Tolerance” policy on terror, but recent attacks in the south of Pir Panjal have tested this stance. An army convoy was attacked in Poonch on May 5, resulting in one Air Force officer’s death and four injuries. Another attack targeted pilgrims in Reasi district, both claimed by Lashkar-e-Taiba-backed TRF. Strengthening the intelligence grid and securing the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, starting June 29, is crucial. Shah will oversee the smooth conduct of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, with the promise of restoring statehood post-elections.
Manipur Violence: Despite support from the Union Home Ministry, the Manipur government struggles to curb ethnic violence. New violence hotspots are emerging, the latest being Jirbam district. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized prioritizing Manipur and halting violence. The state claims that the Centrally appointed security advisor Kuldeep Singh holds all powers. Shah must address ongoing targeted extortions and ensure the return of stolen weapons.
Sikh Militancy: Relations with Canada are strained over pro-Khalistan separatist groups. Intelligence agencies have flagged radicalism and secessionism in Punjab. Two Sikh radicals, including Khalistan ideologue Amritpal Singh, scored victories in recent Lok Sabha elections. Shah’s team must prevent the spread of secessionism.
Implementation of New Laws: Shah introduced three laws to modernize the criminal justice system: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. These will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. Set to take effect from July 1, the challenge lies in addressing states’ concerns about inadequate trained personnel and the technology-driven nature of the new laws.
Sino-India Border Dispute: Addressing the unresolved Sino-India border dispute will be a significant task during Shah’s tenure.
Uniform Civil Code Rollout: Implementing the Uniform Civil Code may face challenges from coalition politics, particularly with parties like Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party and Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United, which have strong Muslim voter bases.
Maoist Violence: Shah has reduced Maoist violence by 70%. He has promised a Maoist-free India in three years, requiring continued meticulous operations.
Naga Peace Accord: While peace has been restored in many northeastern states through strategic accords, Naga peace talks remain inconclusive.
Rolling Out Census: Delayed by general elections, the census must now be conducted, with political parties demanding a caste census.
Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill: The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, or the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023, will be implemented after the 2026 delimitation, following the latest census. The Women’s Reservation Bill can only take effect post-census, a procedure the Centre has repeatedly delayed.

In sum, Shah’s second term as Home Minister brings several significant challenges and responsibilities, requiring strategic and effective leadership.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends Ram Navami wishes

April 17, 2024, 4:24 pm

Following the ‘Surya Tilak’ ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya Ram Temple, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended his wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of Ram Navami.

“Best wishes to all the countrymen on the occasion of Ram Navami,” Shah told ANI.
Meanwhile, amid his busy election schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took out time between his rallies in Assam and watched the ‘Surya Tilak’ ritual of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Prime Minister Modi took to social media to share images from inside his aircraft, where he was seen watching a recording on his handheld device capturing the poignant moment of the Sun’s rays illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla. In the photos, the Prime Minister was depicted without his shoes.

Expressing his sentiments, PM Modi remarked that, like millions of Indians, this experience was deeply moving for him. He shared, “Following my rally in Nalbari, I observed the Surya Tilak ceremony on Ram Lalla. This moment holds profound emotional significance for me and countless others. The grand Ram Navami celebrations in Ayodhya mark a historic occasion. May the radiance of this Surya Tilak imbue our lives with vigor and inspire our nation to achieve greater heights of success.” PM Modi’s message was posted on X platform.

At noon today, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a remarkable event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was adorned with a beam of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak,’ in celebration of Ram Navami. This unique ritual was made possible through an intricate system involving mirrors and lenses within the temple premises. The temple trust had engaged a team of scientists to orchestrate this extraordinary occurrence. Employing their scientific knowledge, the experts directed a focused beam of sunlight onto the deity’s forehead. The precise alignment of mirrors and lenses ensured the illumination of Ram Lalla’s forehead with the sun’s rays. This awe-inspiring spectacle unfolded precisely at 12 noon and lasted for about three minutes, marking a momentous occasion at the sacred Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The ‘Surya Tilak’ moment filled devotees with immense joy and devotion, resonating with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoing throughout Ayodhya and temples nationwide. Outside the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir, devotees spontaneously engaged in song and dance, expressing their reverence for the occasion. This Ram Navami holds particular significance as it marks the first celebration since PM Modi conducted the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Lord Ram idol on January 22 in Ayodhya.

The temple gates opened for darshan as early as 3:30 am, welcoming devotees to witness the auspicious event. To ensure widespread participation, the celebrations were broadcasted on approximately 100 LED screens across the city and also streamed live on the trust’s social media platforms.

Amit Shah to Address Public Rally Tomorrow in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh

April 2, 2024, 4:52 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is planning a series of activities, including a speech at a public gathering in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday to underscore the state’s importance in the political arena ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election, which begins this month.

Shah is scheduled to address a public assembly at the National Inter College Ground in Shahpur, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday afternoon. Subsequent to this event, the Home Minister will hold a meeting with the Lok Sabha Core Group at the Hotel MB Greens Clarks in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The closed-door session is expected to concentrate on election strategy and the discussion of the state’s main priorities.

Shah’s trip to Uttar Pradesh highlights the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) dedication to interacting with voters and addressing their issues before the important elections. In a little over two weeks, India will start a seven-phase process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha in the forthcoming general elections starting on April 19.

The Lok Sabha elections will begin on April 19 and continue in seven stages until June 1, with the vote count scheduled for June 4. Uttar Pradesh, boasting the largest contingent of MPs at 80, will participate in all seven phases of polling.

In the initial phases on April 19 and April 26, Uttar Pradesh will see elections in eight constituencies each, including Saharanpur, Kairana, and Muzaffarnagar in the first phase, followed by Amroha, Meerut, and Baghpat in the second phase. The subsequent phases will witness an increase in the number of constituencies, with ten seats in the third phase on May 7, thirteen in the fourth phase on May 13, and fourteen seats in each of the fifth, sixth, and seventh phases on May 20, May 23, and June 1, respectively.

Key constituencies such as Rae Bareli, Amethi, and Varanasi are scheduled for voting in the later phases, underscoring the pivotal role of Uttar Pradesh in shaping the election results.

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for an intense political contest, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party (SP), and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) alliance all competing for supremacy. In the 2019 elections, the BJP won 62 seats and its ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) won one seat, whereas the SP-BSP alliance secured 16 seats.

Amit Shah chairs review meeting on J-K

January 3, 2024, 5:41 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir.
In the meeting, the Home Minister is expected to review the functioning of the security grid and various aspects related to security.

The Home Minister would also review security in Jammu and Kashmir in view of recent attacks in the Union Territory. In the meeting, Shah also focused on complete area domination and better coordination among Police, Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) deployed in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Home Minister also stressed the need to boost and strengthen local intelligence in the Union Territory.
It is learnt that the meeting would review the area domination plan, zero-terror plan, law and order situation, cases related to UAPA and other security-related issues.

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, National Investigation Agency DG Dinkar Gupta, Director Generals of Central Reserve Police Force and the Border Security Force attended the meeting, among other concerned officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Jammu and Kashmir.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka and Army Chief General Manoj Pande were also present in the meeting.
The meeting was held days after four soldiers were killed and three injured following an encounter started after terrorists fired at two army vehicles passing through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri’s Poonch region at around 3.45 pm on December 21 last year.

In November last year, five soldiers including two Captains were also killed in action after the Army and its special forces launched an anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Kalakote.
In April and May 2023, 10 soldiers were killed in action in twin attacks in the Rajouri-Poonch region. This region had been largely free of terrorism between 2003 and 2021, after which frequent encounters started happening. Over 35 soldiers have been killed in action during anti-terror operations in the area during 2021 and 2022.

Pir Panjal, which also comprises Rajouri district besides Poonch and parts of Reasi districts, has witnessed a spike in militancy in recent years with several Army soldiers losing their lives after being ambushed by militants in the region, said sources in the security wing.

The Home Minister had chaired a similar high-level review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 last year and said that all security agencies are fighting a decisive battle against terrorism following the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He had also said that a 360-degree security mechanism would be further strengthened to completely eliminate the support and information systems of terrorists.

The Minister had also held a review meeting on the security situation of the Union Territory in the national capital on April 13 last year wherein he reviewed the functioning of the security grid and various aspects related to security and reiterated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the government of India is committed towards zero tolerance against terrorism.

Manipur : HM holds all-party meeting on violence-hit situation

June 25, 2023, 12:59 pm

To examine the ongoing ethnic unrest in Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah called a meeting of all parties. Political figures from a variety of parties, including Conrad K. Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, J. P. Nadda, and John Brittas, a member of the CPI-M, were present at the conference. The Home Minister had pleaded for peace and issued a threat of harsh punishment against the perpetrators of the violence during his four-day visit to Manipur in May. After the meeting, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, who said that the Manipur crisis was a failure of both state and federal governance, criticised the Central government for its handling of the matter.

HM said : “It is not law and order breakdown to be controlled by police and army or Assam Rifles. It is a failure of the governance in the state and the union government.”

Speaking about the all-party meeting, Siva said: “We expressed our concern about the incidents that have been going on in Manipur for the past more than 50 days. Hundreds have been killed, thousands injured, and around 60,000 were displaced. The situation is getting worse and worse there.”

The Home Minister simply listened to each and every one of us, the DMK MP said. He assured us that he was taking care of the situation and urged us to put our faith in him to bring about peace. All he said was, “Trust me. Siva lambasted the prime minister for expressing no concern. This is more saddening, he said. A judicial commission will look into the violence in Manipur, the Home Minister declared on 1 June. Anusuiya Uikey, the state governor, is the chairperson of the Peace Committee, which the central government established on 10 June with the goal of facilitating negotiations between rival parties in order to return society to normalcy.

HM Amit Shah to embark on 4-day visit to violence-hit Manipur, to assess situation

May 29, 2023, 1:28 pm

A day after fresh violence hit Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to be on a four-day visit to the state to assess the situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy there.The Minister will arrive in Manipur’s capital city Imphal by Monday evening and stay in the state till 1 June. The Home Minister will hold several rounds of security meetings during his stay in Manipur to assess the situation and plan further steps to restore normalcy, said sources.

The visit was scheduled as five persons, including a Manipur Police Officer, were killed, a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA’s house was vandalised and over 1,000 arms and ammunition were reportedly looted by a mob from armouries of Manipur Rifles and IRB on Sunday while combined Central and state security forces gunned down more than 30 suspected Kuki militants in the state in last 48 hours.There are also reports of mob looting all arms and ammunition from the armouries of 7 Manipur Rifles at Khabeisoi, 2nd Manipur Rifles at Deulahane and 3rd India Reserve Battalion at Thoubal.

As per security forces, fierce encounters are on between suspected Kuki militants and security personnel at the Kadangband and nearby Singda areas in the Imphal West district. Apart from attacking civilians in several foothills of Manipur, the militants also torched over 200 houses in three villages near Sugnu in the Kakching district late Saturday night.On May 14-15, Home Minister Shah also held a series of meetings with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and representatives of Meitei and Kuki communities as well as other stakeholders to review the measures taken for restoring peace in the state.Shah also held a meeting with the representatives of the Kuki Community from Manipur and a group of CSOs from Mizoram.

By 2047, we’ll have an entirely drug-free India, says Amit Shah.

April 19, 2023, 5:48 pm

19 April, New Delhi, India : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday declared the drug epidemic an existential threat across the nation and pledged to create a “drug-free India” by the year 2047. He called for a “Team India” and “whole of government approach” to combat the problem.
In the nation’s capital, Shah made the declaration during the opening ceremony of the first National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of States and Union Territories. “The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is dedicated to eliminating the drug threat. By 2047, we shall have a drug-free India, Shah promised during his speech.

Shah urged a “team India and the entire government approach in the fight against the drug epidemic, putting aside political divisions.
In order to combat the drug epidemic, all state governments and agencies must work together, Shah said, stating that “we will have to adopt top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach during the investigation of drug trafficking cases.”

The Home Minister interpret, saying “I want to tell you today that we are at such a juncture that we can win the battle against the drug menace,” the Home Minister clarified.
“Drug users are the innocent bystanders, and drug dealers are the criminals. Such individuals should face harsh punishment, the home minister continued.
However, he promised that “we will establish a new India by 2047” despite the fact that the fight against the drug epidemic is a difficult international battle.

Amit Shah to visit Mumbai to discuss BJP’s poll strategy

April 15, 2023, 3:55 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Mumbai on Saturday to meet with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit leaders. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other senior leaders will greet Shah at Mumbai Airport.

According to sources, Shah will meet with BJP leaders from the state unit to discuss the party’s election strategy. The gathering will be held at the Sahyadri State Guest House. They stated that there will be discussions about the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, other civic elections, and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Shah is also likely to hold a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to discuss the strategy of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and the functioning of the state government. The Union Home Minister will attend a grand function in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, where he will felicitate Appasaheb Dharmadhikari with the state’s highest civilian honour, the Maharashtra Bhushan.

Amit Shah arrives in Bengal on two-day visit

April 14, 2023, 2:02 pm

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, began a two-day visit to West Bengal .He would hold a public gathering and assess the BJP’s organisational capacity in the state. Prior to the upcoming month’s rural elections, Shah is in the state to boost the party’s organisational infrastructure.

Around 12:40, he landed at Paschim Bardhaman’s Andal airport. Sukanta Majumdar, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, and other top BJP officials greeted him.Senior state BJP said, “Amit Shah Ji will inaugurate the district party office in Suri and address a public gathering in Birbhum in the afternoon.”Later in the evening, he will meet with the state party leaders and take stock of the organisational situation at a city hotel.To strenghten the outreach of BJP in Bengal, Shah’s programme BJP’s ‘Pravas’ campaign will be launched to regain 144 Lok sabha seats lost seats in 2019 general election.

Shah reviews J-K security in high-level meeting in Delhi

April 13, 2023, 5:36 pm

On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in a high-level meeting here in the national capital.
The meeting held today afternoon at 3 pm at the North Block office of the Ministry of Home Affairs. NSA Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Dilbagh Singh and other senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Central Armed Police Forces attended the meeting.

Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, R&AW chief Samant Kumar Goel, National Investigation Agency DG Dinkar Gupta and Central Reserve Police Force Director General SL Thaosen attended the meeting.

Amit Shah reviews J-K security in a high-level meeting in Delhi

April 13, 2023, 4:35 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in a high-level meeting here in the national capital.

The meeting started at 3 pm at the North Block office of the Ministry of Home Affairs. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Dilbagh Sing

A high-level conference held in the nation’s capital on Thursday included Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who evaluated the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.At the Ministry of Home Affairs’ North Block office, the meeting got under way at three o’clock. The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Central Armed Police Forces, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Dilbagh Singh, and others.

Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, R&AW chief Samant Kumar Goel, National Investigation Agency DG Dinkar Gupta and Central Reserve Police Force Director General SL Thaosen also attended the meeting.

Similar meetings have been chaired by the Home Minister from time to time to review the status of J-K where several civilians and security force personnel are being targeted by militants over the years and several personnel have lost lives in such attacks.
Senior officials of the Government of India, including the officers from J-K also attend the meetings.The Home Minister in his three-day visit to J-K in October last year had also reviewed the security situation in the Union Territory.

Shah also held a review meeting in New Delhi on December 28, 2022, over the security situation and development aspects of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah travels to Arunachal Pradesh today to meet ITBP personnel in Kibithoo

April 10, 2023, 10:24 am

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, will travel to Arunachal Pradesh today to attend various events and meet with ITBP personnel in Kibithoo. Amit Shah will launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ (VVP) in Kibithoo, an Arunachal Pradesh border village. The Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the VVP with central components totaling Rs 4,800 crore, including Rs 2,500 crore specifically for road connectivity for the fiscal years 2022-23 to 2025-26. The VVP is a centrally funded scheme that has identified 2,967 villages in 46 blocks of 19 districts along the northern border in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as the Union Territory of Ladakh, for comprehensive development.
In the first phase, 662 villages for priority coverage were identified, including 455 villages in Arunachal Pradesh. The VVP will help to improve the quality of life of people living in identified border villages and encourage them to stay in their native locations, reversing outmigration from these villages and increasing border security.
The District Administration will prepare Action Plans for the identified villages with the assistance of appropriate mechanisms at the block and panchayat levels in order to ensure complete saturation of central and state schemes. The focus areas of interventions identified for the development of villages include road connectivity, drinking water, electricity including solar and wind energy, mobile and internet connectivity, tourist centres, multi-purpose centres and healthcare infrastructure and wellness centres.
The Home Minister will also inaugurate nine Micro Hydel Projects of the Arunachal Pradesh government constructed under the “Golden Jubilee Border Illumination Programme” in Kibithoo.
These electricity projects will empower people living in border villages. He will also inaugurate Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) projects to augment infrastructure at Likabali (Arunachal Pradesh), Chapra (Bihar), Nooranad (Kerala) and Vishakapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). An exhibition of products made by women members of border district Self-Help Groups will also be held.
Amit Shah will visit exhibition stalls to become acquainted with and appreciate the efforts of border village women.
On April 11, the Home Minister will pay his respects at Namti Field and the Walong War Memorial.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister calls Kamal Nath ‘accidental leader’

April 4, 2023, 3:21 pm

Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled to take place later this year, so the war of words between the BJP and Congress has escalated.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra attacked veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath regarding his statement that he needs talented workers, not MLAs.

He further added that Kamal Nath, who can’t respect his MLAs, values his party leader, Rahul Gandhi? He is a leader by accident who emerged during the emergency period. “In a democracy, voters send MLAs to the assembly to give voice to their needs and demands,” he said.

The leader of Opposition in the assembly, Govind Singh, lashed out at Mishra over his remarks against Kamal Nath. “Nath is not an accidental leader. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for around 40 years. “How can he be an accidental leader?”

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a global leader, Mishra said, “PM Modi received a 76 percent approval rating as a global leader, which is a matter of pride for all of us.” It was good news for every Indian. “Our top leader is so capable that his name is ringing out from the global stage.”

Sharing details about the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Yojana, he said, “It is a very good scheme, and over 47 lakh registrations have been done so far.” It is believed that this figure will cross 50 lakh by today. “This scheme will fetch us good results in the coming days.”

PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah applaud the NDRF personnel’s bravery

January 19, 2023, 1:22 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded NDRF personnel for their commendable efforts in assisting people and said “to strengthen disaster management apparatus” in the country, India is making many efforts.

On the Raising Day of the NDRF, PM Modi tweeted, “Raising Day greetings to @NDRFHQ.They are making commendable efforts to assist people in the most challenging circumstances. Their bravery is admirable. India is making many efforts to strengthen the disaster management apparatus including building disaster resilient infrastructure.”

Meanwhile, the NDRF, which came into existence on 19 January 2006, is a specialized force capable of responding to any disaster in the country.

Moreover, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his best wishes to the NDRF personnel.

Taking to Twitter, Shah tweeted, “My best wishes to the Bravehearts of the @NDRFHQ on the occasion of their Raising Day. The journey of the NDRF abounds with exemplary acts of courage and commitment to professional excellence. I salute them for all the lives they saved imperilling their own.”

Supreme Court to hear CBI plea seeking cancellation of bail for Anil Deskhmukh on 20 January

January 18, 2023, 11:51 am

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a plea seeking the cancellation of bail granted to former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh by the High Court. The Supreme Court will hear the plea on 20 January 2023.

Delhi BJP Working Committee meeting will be held on 27-28 January

January 17, 2023, 7:08 pm

The meeting of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Working Committee will be held on 27 January and 28 January. Earlier in the day, in the National Executive Meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that until June 2024, J.P. Nadda will be national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s National Executive Committee meeting concluded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on Tuesday.

J&K: NIA to investigate twin terror attacks in Rajouri; say Amit Shah

January 13, 2023, 5:58 pm

Days after terrorists killed civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri and said National Investigation Agency (NIA) will investigate the twin terror attack. where Shah chaired the security review meeting at Raj Bhavan.

Addressing the media Home Minister Amit Shah said, “I have spoken to all the seven families of the deceased over the phone. I was about to go there myself to meet them but today we could not go there due to the weather. I have listened to their words very carefully and I have also spoken to Lieutenant Governor Manoj ji. The courage of those who lost their lives is an example for the country”.

Home Minister Shah said, in the last one and a half years all incidents that have happened will be investigated.

“Government of India has given the investigation of both incidents which took place over the course of 2 days, to NIA. NIA and Jammu Police will together investigate it. All the incidents that have happened in the last one and a half years will be investigated,” Shah said.

Union Home Minister Amit reached Rajouri on Friday where he was supposed to meet the families of victims but was unable to make it. Shah promised to meet them on his next visit. Home Minister Amit Shah also chaired a high-level meeting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Raj Bhavan.

“A detailed discussion has been held with all the aspects of the security agencies and all kinds of agencies involved in the security of Jammu and Kashmir. Preparations will be made to make a very secure grid in the coming days. Be it BSF, CRPF, Army, or Jammu, and Kashmir Police, all are ready,” Shah stated.

Meanwhile, Home Minister further said, at the meeting the creation of forming 360 security cycle was discussed.

“All aspects ranging from the support system of terrorist groups were discussed. Creating a complete 360 security cycle was discussed. All our information agencies have also been talked to,” Shah said.

Moreover, over the phone Saroj Bala, the Mother of the attack victims talked with Amit Shah and assured him that they will meet her on his next visit.

“Union HM Amit Shah interacted with us over a phone call. He assured us to visit us during his next visit. I lost my both sons during the Dhangri attack and I urged him to provide us justice and a tight answer to their killers,” Saroj Bala said.

Earlier on 1 and 2 January in two separate terrorist attacks, seven civilians were killed including two children in Upper Dangri village in the Rajouri district.

On 1 January gunmen fired indiscriminately on three houses of Hindu residents in which four people were gunned and after that, in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast two children were killed.

Earlier in the day, J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha received the Union Minister Shah at the airport.

However, the visit of the Home Minister Shah comes 12 days after militants killed six civilians including two children at Upper Dhangri village in the Rajouri district.

Amit Shah to visit J&K on 13 January; to meet families of victims

January 11, 2023, 5:51 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir on 13 January 2023. The visit of the Home Minister Shah comes 10 days after militants killed six civilians including two children at Upper Dhangri village in Rajouri district.

Meanwhile, talking about Amit Shah’s schedule from 11.45 AM to 12.15 PM Shah will interact with family members of six civilians who were killed and from 1.30 PM to 3.15 PM Shah will chair the security review meeting at Jammu’s Raj Bhavan.

Earlier on 1 January gunmen fired indiscriminately on three houses of Hindu residents and six villagers lost their lives.

Moreover, the people of the village also staged a protest and were seen raising slogans against police and district administration demanding that J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha listen to their demands. “LG Manoj Sinha hosh mein aao” the protesters raised slogans.

However, after the attack, Manoj Sinha also held a high-level meeting in Jammu and Kashmir.

Rajouri terror attack: Civilian succumbs to injuries, toll reaches seven.

January 8, 2023, 12:06 pm

Injured in one of the two separate firing incidents that took place that took place in the Dhangri area of the Rajouri district, one more civilian succumbed to his injuries, taking the total toll to seven.

Prince, who was undergoing treatment at Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu, died earlier on Sunday. Notably, six civilians including two children were killed and many more injured in two terror attacks in Upper Dangri village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district last Sunday evening and Monday morning. The Indian Army on Sunday said that the two terrorists involved in the attack were neutralised by security forces.

“On Saturday, around 8 PM, the alert troops of Indian Army deployed on the border fence in Balakot (District Poonch), observed suspicious movement ahead of the border fence and subsequently neutralised two terrorists,” Indian Army said. The official further said that the area has been cordoned off and operations are in progress.

The Union Home Ministry had issued an order to deploy an additional 18 CRPF companies to Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the civilian killings in the two terror attacks in the Rajouri district.

Delhi Police finds CCTV footage; Anjali leaves hotel on scooty with Nidhi

January 3, 2023, 12:39 pm

In the Kanjhawala case, a major development has come as CCTV footage has been found by the Delhi Police in which Anjali and her friend, identified by police as Nidhi was seen coming out of a hotel at around 1.30 am on 1 January.

Meanwhile, in the CCTV footage both the women were seen leaving the hotel on a scooty with Anjali on the pillion seat and Nidhi riding.

During the investigation, the woman has been identified as Nidhi a friend of the deceased Anjali.

In the CCTV footage, Anjali was seen wearing a pink colored jacket while Nidhi was wearing a Red Jacket.

Moreover, during investigations, Nidhi said she was covering a distance and later Anjali told her that she will ride the scooty and Nidhi sat on the pillion seat.

In the accident, Nidhi sustained minor injuries whereas Anjali’s leg got stuck in the car and was dragged along under the car.

Anjali was dragged for nearly 13 km by the car which hit her scooty. The statement of the girl will be recorded on Tuesday.

However, the Ministry of Home Affairs ordered a detailed inquiry into the matter by IPS officer Shalini Singh and at around 12:30 Am on Tuesday, Special Commissioner Shalini Singh inspected the crime spot at Krishan Vihar in Sultanpuri.

Furthermore, four to five locations were inspected by Special Commissioner Shalini Singh and Singh went to the spot where the girl’s body was found.

Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya meets Home Minister Amit Shah

December 31, 2022, 6:03 pm

Ahead of the Sri Lanka series India’s T20 skipper, Hardik Pandya met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on new year’s eve Saturday. Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was accompanied by his brother Krunal Pandya. Taking to Twitter Hardik Pandya shared the pictures of the meeting and wrote, “Thank you for inviting us to spend invaluable time with you Honourable Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji. It was an honor and privilege to meet you.” However, Hardik will lead the Indian team for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Amit Shah to launch Jana Biswas Rath Yatra on 5 January

December 31, 2022, 1:48 pm

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly Election in Tripura Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jana Biswas Rath Yatra in Tripura.

Meanwhile, to strengthen the party support base in the state Tripura BJP will start the Jana Biswas Rath Yatra program.

“Keeping the focus on the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, BJP to start Jana Biswas Rath Yatra on January 5 at Dharmanagar in North Tripura district of Tripura,” Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharya said.

Moreover, in Tripura Booth, Vijay Abhiyan and Booth Shashaktikaran Abhiyan have already started.

“Jana Biswas Rath Yatra is going to be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah from Dharmanagar town. The other Rath Yatra will be inaugurated in the other direction, Sabroom Subdivisional town of South Tripura,” Bhattacharya said.

During the yatra, 60 constituencies of the state will be covered in party workers will be outreached.

“The main purpose of the Yatra is to showcase the developmental works BJP government has done since 2018,” Bhattacharya said.

However, BJP national president JP Nadda will join the Jana Biswas Rath Yatra on 12 January and will also address party workers.

Furthermore, in 2023, the assembly polls in Tripura are scheduled.

Amit Shah to hold meeting at Leh-Ladakh, J&K

December 28, 2022, 1:45 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be holding two back-to-back meetings in Leh-Ladakh at 3 pm and Jammu and Kashmir at 4 pm.

Amit Shah chairs the 25th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council

December 17, 2022, 1:10 pm

The 25th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council meeting is being held by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the West Bengal Secretariat, Nabanna, on Saturday.

Meanwhile, in the meeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, and state ministers of Odisha are present.

Moreover, in the meeting interstate matters will be discussed and from 11 am to 1 pm meeting will be held at the Nabanna Sabhaghar.

However, Amit Shah was welcomed by Mamata Banerjee along with chief ministers, and security forces officials. They are also attending the meeting in Howrah.

Earlier on Friday, Home Minister Amit Shah reached West Bengal. After reaching West Bengal Shah held a closed-door meeting with BJP leaders at the party state office in Kolkata. In the meeting, Shah took stock of the law and order situation in the state.

Furthermore, Shah received a warm welcome from BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, Leader of the Opposition in the Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari, and state minister Sujit Bose.

Amit Shah: Protecting a terrorist is equivalent to promoting terror

November 18, 2022, 3:11 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave his remarks on terrorism on Friday. He said that terrorism is the most serious threat to global peace and security and that “protecting a terrorist is equivalent to promoting terrorism”.

Shah chaired the first session of the third ‘No Money for terror’ Ministerial Conference on the ‘Global Trends in Terrorist Financing and Terrorism’ theme. He gave these remarks while he was addressing the meeting. He said, “Terrorism is, undoubtedly, the most serious threat to global peace and security, but, the financing of terrorism is more dangerous than terrorism itself because the ‘Means and Methods’ of terrorism are nurtured from such funding”.

“Furthermore, the financing of terrorism weakens the economy of countries of the world,” he said.

According to Shah, India rejects terrorism in all of its manifestations and believes that no justification can be offered for acts like the murder of innocent people.

The Home Minister said that while he felt bad for the victims of terrorist atrocities around the world, we should never make concessions to this evil.

According to the Union Home Minister, India has been a victim of sponsored terrorism for a number of decades.

According to him, extremely serious terrorist acts of violence that were committed over an extended period of time and with coordination have forced Indian security personnel and people to deal with them.

The international society agrees that all manifestations of terrorism must be denounced, but according to Shah, terrorism’s manifestations and forms are constantly changing as a result of the technology revolution.

The Home Minister added that terrorists and terrorist organisations are quite adept at using contemporary weapons, information technology, and financial and cyberspace dynamics.

He claimed that the “Dynamite to Metaverse” and “AK-47 to Virtual Assets” transition of terrorism is unquestionably a cause for concern for all nations, and that we must all come up with a coordinated plan of action to combat it.

The threat of terrorism cannot and should not be connected to any particular nation, religion, or group, Shah continued.

The six pillars of India’s policy against the financing of terrorism were identified by the home minister.

“First – Strengthening the Legislative and Technological Framework, second – Creation of a Comprehensive Monitoring Framework, third – Actionable intelligence sharing mechanism and strengthening of the investigation and police operations, fourth – Provision for confiscation of property, fifth – Prevent misuse of legal entities and new technologies and sixth – Establishing international cooperation and coordination,” he said.

Shah highlighted the role of the amendment of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the nation’s fight against terrorism and it’s financing.

“India has strengthened the fight against terrorism and its financing, with the amendment of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, strengthening the NIA, and giving a new direction to financial intelligence. It is the result of our continuous efforts that terrorist incidents in India have come down drastically. This has also resulted in a drastic reduction in the economic losses caused by terrorism,” he said.

Amit Shah terms successful launch of broadband satellites as a “remarkable day” for India’s space programme.

October 23, 2022, 2:53 pm

Amit Shah terms the successful launch of broadband satellites as a “remarkable day” for India’s space programme.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the successful launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s heaviest rocket with 36 Oneweb satellites as a “landmark day for India’s space programme.” 36 communication satellites have been launched by ISRO on its heaviest rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. Shah stated that India stepped into a new era of self-reliance with the successful launch of its heaviest rocket, LVM3.

“A landmark day for India’s space program!” India stepped into a new era of self-reliance with the successful launch of its heaviest rocket, LVM3, with 36 OneWeb satellites on board. “Congratulations to our scientists and the entire team,” Shah said in a tweet.

PM Modi also congratulated the ISRO and said that the launch exemplifies Atmanirbharta and enhances India’s competitive edge in the global commercial launch service market.

“Congratulations to NSIL, IN-SPACe, and ISRO on the successful launch of our heaviest launch vehicle, LVM3, with 36 OneWeb satellites meant for global connectivity.” PM Modi said in a tweet that LVM3 “exemplifies Atmanirbharta & enhances India’s competitive edge in the global commercial launch service market.”
A special pooja was conducted by ISRO Chairman S Somnath on Saturday morning at Sri Chengalamma Parameshwari Devi Temple at Sullurpeta in the Tirupati district for the success of the GSLV Mark-3 rocket launch.

ISRO’s rocket LVM3 will carry 36 satellites of the private communications firm OneWeb, Somanath said earlier on Saturday evening.
“A 24-hour countdown to the launch has started. Another set of 36 OneWeb satellites will be launched by the LVM3 in the first half of next year, “he said.”

“The GSLV Mark-3 rocket countdown process will continue. The GSLV Mark-3 rocket will be launched from the second launch pad at 00.07 midnight today. GSLV Mark-3 is being launched with 36 satellites in the first phase as part of the agreement of 108 satellites with the UK. Thirty-six satellites are purely for communications. “PSLV and SLV rockets will be tested this year,” he added.
“16 out of 36 satellites have been successfully separated safely, and the remaining 20 satellites will be separated,” he said.
“We have already started the (Diwali) celebration. 16 out of 36 satellites have successfully separated safely, and the remaining 20 satellites will be separated. The data will come a little later and the operation of observing is underway, “ISRO Chairman said post-launch.

Somanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reaching this milestone “This mission is historic. The support of PM Modi, who wants LVM3 to enter the commercial sector with NSIL at the vanguard, made it feasible to operationalize our launch vehicles for the purposes of exploring and extending the commercial realm. ”
Somanath added that ISRO’s Chandrayan-3 mission is anticipated to launch in June of the following year.

“Chandrayaan-3 is almost ready. Final integration and testing are almost complete. Still, some more tests are pending, so we want to do them a little later. There were two slots available, one in February and another in June. We would like to take the June (2023) slot for the launch,” he said.

Shah pays tribute to Mulyam Singh, visits Medanta

October 10, 2022, 3:55 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Medanta hospital in Gurugram to pay tribute to Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh. Shah was one of the first politicians to reach Medanta where the SP patriarch breathed his last on Monday.

Shah paid tribute to the veteran politician with a garland on his mortal remains; he expressed condolences to Mulayam’s family members. “Mulayam Singh Yadav ji remained active in politics for decades with his unique political skills. During the Emergency, he raised his voice for the restoration of democracy. He will always be remembered as a grassroots leader. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics,” Shah tweeted in Hindi.

Mulayam’s condition had been “quite critical” for the past few weeks and the Samajwadi Party patriarch was on life-saving drugs.

Confirming the news of his father’s demise, Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, “Mere adarniya pitaji aur sabke netaji nahi rahe – Akhilesh Yadav.”

Mulayam Singh passed away on Monday after a long illness. He was admitted in the Medanta hospital on 22 August. He was in the ICU for a week.

‘His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics’, says Home Minister Shah

October 10, 2022, 12:13 pm

Over the demise of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences on Monday and said it’s an end of an era in Indian politics.

Taking to Twitter Shah expressed his grief and said, “Mulayam Singh Yadav ji remained active in politics for decades with his unique political skills. During the Emergency, he raised his voice for the restoration of democracy. He will always be remembered as a grassroots leader. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics.”

“I express my condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief. May God give place to the departed soul at his feet. Peace peace peace,” Shah added.

Earlier on Monday morning Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram at 8:16 am.

Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav confirmed the news of his death on Twitter and said, “Mere adarniya pitaji aur sabke netaji nahi rahe- Akhilesh Yadav.”

Moreover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolence and said, “Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji was a remarkable personality. He was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people’s problems. He served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising the ideals of Loknayak JP and Dr. Lohia.”

However, Mulayam Singh Yadav was born on 22 November 1939 and was elected 10 times as MLA and 7 times as Lok Sabha.

Dalits and backwards receiving quota benefits post- Article 370 move, says Amit Shah

October 4, 2022, 4:22 pm

Union Home minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir addressed a rally in the border district of Rajouri on Tuesday.

He said that after the abrogation of Article 370, which gave a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir, reservation benefits were being given to Dalits, backwards and those living in the hills.

Shah first visited Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Tuesday in Katra. After this, he went to address a rally in the border district of Rajouri. Shah said, “Today’s rally and your ‘Modi-Modi’ chants are answers to those who said if Article 370 is abrogated, there will be a blood bath.”
He said only three families used to rule Jammu & Kashmir, but now the power is with 30,000 people elected to panchayats and district councils, adding development of Jammu and Kashmir is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority.

After the rally, the home minister will launch development projects and lay foundation stones for various projects at the Convention Centre in Jammu.
On the second day of his visit on Wednesday (October 5), Shah will review the security situation in the Union territory at a meeting slated to be held at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar.

This is the second visit of the minister to Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 by the Modi govt in 2019.