News for 'BJP National President 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.

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2022

A "slip of tongue" by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a public rally where he interchanged the official designations of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah has kicked off a political controversy in the state.

Amit Shah's achche din faux pas?

Amit Shah's achche din faux pas?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Narendra Modi may have promised to deliver achche din (good days) to the nation in his first term as prime minister, but, a year into office, his own party's president seems to disagree with the rhetoric.

'I will create a record by defeating Amit Shah'

'I will create a record by defeating Amit Shah'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'In a democracy, how can you be scared of Amit Shah?'

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.

NSG out, Amit Shah, Rajnath come under CRPF security

NSG out, Amit Shah, Rajnath come under CRPF security

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine "high-risk" VIPs to the CRPF by next month, official sources said Wednesday.

BJP-Sena alliance will remove corrupt govt in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

BJP-Sena alliance will remove corrupt govt in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party national president Amit Shah on Thursday described the upcoming assembly elections as the second leg of the party's "Congress free India movement."

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

BJP gave first OBC PM, while Cong insulted them: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the opposition Congress of harassing and insulting the Other Backward Classes during its rule at the Centre, and asserted that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party that gave the first OBC prime minister to the country in the form of Narendra Modi.

Amit Shah doesn't know history: Rahul slams HM over Nehru rant

Amit Shah doesn't know history: Rahul slams HM over Nehru rant

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

"This is all about distraction, basic issue is of caste census and participation, in whose hands is the money of the country going. They (BJP) don't want to discuss this issue, they are afraid of it and run away from it," Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament.

'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.'

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya absolutely right decision: Amit Shah

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya absolutely right decision: Amit Shah

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The allegations against her are baseless. Nothing against her or Swami Aseemanad have been proved, Shah said.

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Amit Shah reprimands BJP motormouths over controversial remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

According to reports, Amit Shah has warned all of them and told them not to make controversial statements.

Amit Shah mum in Parliament, giving interview on TV: Kharge

Amit Shah mum in Parliament, giving interview on TV: Kharge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah why he was not giving a statement in Parliament on the security breach issue but was giving interviews to TV channels.

Amit Shah will stay on as BJP boss

Amit Shah will stay on as BJP boss

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

The BJP senior leadership is putting together a case for Amit Shah's continuance as party president despite the humiliating defeat in the Bihar assembly election.

When Amit Shah Met NTR Jr, Ramoji Rao

When Amit Shah Met NTR Jr, Ramoji Rao

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

During his visit to Hyderabad on Sunday, August 21, 2022, Amit Shah met with a movie star and a movie mogul.

After Modi, Amit Shah criticises triple talaq

After Modi, Amit Shah criticises triple talaq

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Shah said the government was committed to ensure development in the country.

Ajit Pawar's death: Have lost a dear elder friend and guide, says Fadnavis

Ajit Pawar's death: Have lost a dear elder friend and guide, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, declaring a government holiday and state mourning. Other state leaders also mourned Pawar's passing, highlighting his contributions to Maharashtra's development and politics.

Talks on with Kashmiri parties for BJP govt: Amit Shah

Talks on with Kashmiri parties for BJP govt: Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Friday said that the party is in talks with both the Peoples Democratic Party and National Conference and would like to form the next government in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah meets sidelined party veterans Advani, Joshi

Amit Shah meets sidelined party veterans Advani, Joshi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Shah's meeting with the two leaders came days after they were not given poll tickets.

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Why Freebies May Not Save Stalin's DMK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amit Shah: Karnataka will be 'afflicted with riots' if...

Amit Shah: Karnataka will be 'afflicted with riots' if...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said if the Congress comes to power in Karnataka, dynastic politics will be at an all-time high in the state and it will be 'afflicted with riots'.

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.

BJP likely to get new president in February

BJP likely to get new president in February

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to elect a new president by the end of February, according to party sources. The ongoing organisational election is on track to complete the polling process in more than half of its state units by mid-January. The tenure of nearly 60 per cent of the BJP's state unit presidents is over, and their replacements are likely to be in place by the middle of next month.

Security heightened for Amit Shah's Patna rally after IB alert

Security heightened for Amit Shah's Patna rally after IB alert

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

After an IB alert was sounded ahead of BJP president Amit Shah's rally in Patna on Tuesday, state police have stepped up security, police said.

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some within the BJP see Amit Shah's entry into the Rajya Sabha as the party's succession plan for 2025 when Narendra Modi turns 75.

Cong seeks FIR against Amit Shah for Karnataka speech

Cong seeks FIR against Amit Shah for Karnataka speech

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

It also requested the police that an 'urgent and immediate' first information report (FIR) be lodged against the former Bharatiya Janata Party chief and others for the 'offences'.

Quota stir leader Hardik Patel compares Amit Shah to General Dyer

Quota stir leader Hardik Patel compares Amit Shah to General Dyer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The statement comes in the aftermath of the Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel's resignation.

Amit Shah has gone mad: Lalu slams BJP prez for crackers in Pakistan remark

Amit Shah has gone mad: Lalu slams BJP prez for crackers in Pakistan remark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Friday reacted strongly against Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah's 'crackers in Pakistan' remark, saying it was an insult to the people of Bihar.

Amit Shah sets target for BJP in 2021 Bengal polls: 200 seats

Amit Shah sets target for BJP in 2021 Bengal polls: 200 seats

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Union Home Minister and top Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah on Thursday set a target of 200 out of the total 294 seats in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections and to come to power in the state, party sources said.

Amit Shah emerges stronger after delivering on BJP's agenda

Amit Shah emerges stronger after delivering on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

His successful piloting of the move to strip Jammu and Kashmir of its special status is undoubtedly the highlight of his ministerial stint since the Modi 2.0 government assumed office on May 30.

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has honoured Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain refugees by giving them citizenship through Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday and maintained there is no provision of stripping of anyone's citizenship in the new law.

On Amit Shah's 'OROP' jibe, Omar's 'ODOMOS' reply

On Amit Shah's 'OROP' jibe, Omar's 'ODOMOS' reply

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Responding to Shagh, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the country was suffering from too much "ODOMOS- overdose of only Modi only Shah".

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.

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Why Bihar win is crucial for Modi and Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A victory will consolidate the position of not just the PM but also of his lieutenant BJP President Amit Shah, says Archis Mohan.

RSS worker killed in Kannur as Amit Shah begins Kerala visit

RSS worker killed in Kannur as Amit Shah begins Kerala visit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Elanthottil Manoj, the latest victim of this violence, was hacked to death by goons who barged into his house. Manoj was the district leader of the Sharirik Shikshan, affiliated to the RSS. The incident occurred in Kizhakke Kadirur near Thalassery, the epicentre of political violence in Kannur district.

Open to alliance with PDP, National Conference: Amit Shah

Open to alliance with PDP, National Conference: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

With the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as potential kingmaker in Jammu and Kashmir, party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday did not rule out joining hands with either the People's Democratic Party or the National Conference saying "all options are open".

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The BJP chief began his speech with the slogan of uprooting the TMC government from Bengal and said in order to do that, he would visit all the districts of the state.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.

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.