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Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.

Amit Shah's son to sue 'The Wire' for Rs 100 crore for story

Amit Shah's son to sue 'The Wire' for Rs 100 crore for story

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

In a statement, the BJP chief's son said, ""The article makes false, derogatory and defamatory imputation against me by creating in the minds of right-thinking people an impression that my business owes its 'success' to my father Shri Amitbhai Shah's political position."

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Challenges that await Amit Shah in MHA

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The BJP president will have to address issues like scrapping Article 370 of the Constitution, an issue dear to the party and the Sangh Parivar for long and a promise included in the manifesto during the last elections.

When Amit Shah had lunch at a farmer's home in Bengal

When Amit Shah had lunch at a farmer's home in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The union minister went to the residence of Sanatan Singh at Balijhuri and had lunch there, sitting on the floor of the thatched house.

'You Can't Run Parliament With 800 MPs'

'You Can't Run Parliament With 800 MPs'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

'You cannot run Parliament with 800 MPs as nobody will get time (to speak in Parliament). And Parliament sits for barely 60 days in a year.' 'Look at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. They have 650 MPs and they sit for 150 days on an average in a year.'

Amit Shah a traitor, Hardik a patriot: Kejriwal in Gujarat

Amit Shah a traitor, Hardik a patriot: Kejriwal in Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Addressing AAP's first rally in the state, Kejriwal said BJP and Congress were like "husband and wife" and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Ahmed Patel work "in unison".

Amit Shah is making childish remarks: BSP Chief

Amit Shah is making childish remarks: BSP Chief

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Hitting back at Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Amit Shah after he needled her on desertions in the Bahujan Samaj Party, former chief minister Mayawati on Sunday said his "childish" remarks betrayed BJP's nervousness ahead of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

After UP bypoll losses, Yogi Adityanath meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

They are believed to have discussed the evolving political situation in the state where opposition parties have joined hands to challenge the BJP.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

FIR registered over slogans against Modi, Shah at JNU

FIR registered over slogans against Modi, Shah at JNU

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has sought a first information report (FIR) after students allegedly raised 'provocative' slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah inside the university campus during an event on Monday night, varsity officials said.

Manipur gets new CM a year after Biren Singh stepped down

Manipur gets new CM a year after Biren Singh stepped down

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Biren Singh relinquished the post on February 9 last year amid rumblings within the state BJP seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur.

AI enters Kerala poll arena, reshaping campaigns and voter perception

AI enters Kerala poll arena, reshaping campaigns and voter perception

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Political parties in Kerala are increasingly using AI-generated content to influence voters in the upcoming elections, raising concerns about the blurring lines between reality and fiction in political messaging.

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out at opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks against 'Sanatan Dharma', accusing them of insulting 'Sanatan Dharma' for votebank and appeasement politics.

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.

BJP's return to power in 2019 is a certainty: Amit Shah

BJP's return to power in 2019 is a certainty: Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The BJP president came down heavily on the Opposition saying a shocking change has happened in the country's politics with those against the prime minister resorting to lies and speaking it loudly all the time.

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

How Congress's Chanakya stumped Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 May 2018

This was the second time D K Shivakumar foiled Amit A Shah's plans.

Nainar Nagendran set to lead TN BJP; Annamalai gets national role

Nainar Nagendran set to lead TN BJP; Annamalai gets national role

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

BJP legislator Nainar Nagendran will become the next state chief of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, succeeding K Annamalai, who is set for a national role. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is in the city to review the party's functioning, praised Annamalai's work. Nagendran, the lone contestant, is the current state vice president and was formerly with the AIADMK. He is expected to be officially announced as the new state president soon.

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat, holds talks to choose new CM

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat, holds talks to choose new CM

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

State BJP in-charge Dinesh Sharma and party treasurer Surendra Patel met Shah on Thursday morning upon his arrival. The other top state leaders and ministers are expected to meet him in the evening.

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Following the engine snag, the two BJP leaders shelved their plans to travel to Imphal for the swearing-in ceremony of N Biren Singh as Manipur chief minister, sources said.

CM Raje cancels Punjab visit citing backache, avoids meeting Amit Shah

CM Raje cancels Punjab visit citing backache, avoids meeting Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Amid raging Lalitgate row, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday cancelled her visit to Punjab where she would have come face-to-face with Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah for the first time since the damaging revelations.

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 1,331 Cr to make Ahmedabad 'Olympic-ready'

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 1,331 Cr to make Ahmedabad 'Olympic-ready'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Gujarat government has announced a significant investment in sports infrastructure, with the goal of transforming the state into a sports hub and positioning Ahmedabad as a potential host city for the 2036 Olympic Games.

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Amit Shah and his fellow travellers need to realise that India was divided because of competitive communalism of forces like Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League, prodded, aided and abetted by the colonial power,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Ayodhya verdict in 10 days possible: Amit Shah

Ayodhya verdict in 10 days possible: Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'The judicial procedure was influenced which led to no convictions in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984'

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The Jan Raksha Yatra from Payyannur will travel through the state before ending in Thiruvananthapuram on October 17.

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Reddy vs Radhakrishnan: MPs vote to elect new Vice President

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between ruling NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, with the BJP-led alliance having a clear edge in the poll necessitated due to the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Amit Shah's ship is sinking. Here's why...

Amit Shah's ship is sinking. Here's why...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Amit Shah's formal leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party might have its days numbered, given the range of resentment now coming forth against him.

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

'The jail staff told me Kasab was served only jail food and not biryani.' 'They told me that Kasab was beaten regularly after court proceedings.' 'And they filled Kasab's bottle with urine so that whenever he felt thirsty he used to drink urine.'

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Amit Shah reaches out to allies; to meet Badal, Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The series of meetings are being seen as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to reach out to allies who have either been criticising or expressing their dissent with the party and also to strengthen the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year.

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

Amit Shah wins his next gamble

Amit Shah wins his next gamble

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Amit Shah is the man of the moment. The architect of the BJP's stunning transformation in the Hindi heartland during the Lok Sabha elections is all set to emerge as the CEO of Modi's political dreams and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's cultural passion, says Sheela Bhatt.

Shah, Akhilesh banter lights up fiery Waqf bill debate

Shah, Akhilesh banter lights up fiery Waqf bill debate

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav engaged in a humorous exchange during a Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with Shah taking jabs at Yadav's attempts to highlight internal party dynamics. Yadav, in turn, poked fun at the BJP's leadership selection process and hinted at potential internal divisions within the party.

Amit Shah dials Nitish as NDA maintains slim lead in Bihar

Amit Shah dials Nitish as NDA maintains slim lead in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party has outperformed ally JD-U which has triggered speculations in some quarters if Kumar will still be the chief minister or somebody from the saffron party will lead the coalition government in the state.

Amit Shah meets Uddhav, seeks support for presidential election

Amit Shah meets Uddhav, seeks support for presidential election

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, visited Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' and held a close-door meeting, which started around 10 am and lasted for nearly 75 minutes.

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'It would have polarised the Marathi-non Marathi divide further. 'Fadnavis had a very clear strategy: Let all Marathi people campaign for us (the BJP), and whatever results we get will be delivered by Marathi people only.'

Amit Shah declares in Bengal: Mamata govt won't last beyond 2025 if...

Amit Shah declares in Bengal: Mamata govt won't last beyond 2025 if...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appealed to the people to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in 35 seats out of the 42 in West Bengal in the next Lok Sabha polls, saying that the Trinamool Congress government would not survive beyond 2025 if the target is achieved.

Stalin Sitting Pretty In Tamil Nadu, But...

Stalin Sitting Pretty In Tamil Nadu, But...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Tamil Nadu will elect a new government on April 23.
Will the DMK retain power? Can the AIADMK spring a surprise? And what about Vijay's TVK? A Ganesh Nadar surveys the election landscape a day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.

'Beef party' and bandh welcome Amit Shah in Meghalaya

'Beef party' and bandh welcome Amit Shah in Meghalaya

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A 'beef party' and a bandh greeted Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah who visited the state on Wednesday as part of his north-east tour seeking to strengthen party base and urging workers to make public the alleged corruption by ruling Congress party in Meghalaya.

Amit Shah slams Rahul for remarks on dynastic politics

Amit Shah slams Rahul for remarks on dynastic politics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

"The Congress believes in the politics of appeasement and dynasty, whereas BJP follows politics of performance," Shah said.

Is Hemant Soren weighing a political turn towards the BJP?

Is Hemant Soren weighing a political turn towards the BJP?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Speculation intensifies regarding a potential political shake-up in Jharkhand's ruling coalition, fueled by strained relations between JMM, RJD, and Congress, and Chief Minister Hemant Soren's Delhi visits. Both JMM and Congress have denied the claims.