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BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year's general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.

NCP minister calls for Sunetra Pawar to join Maha govt

NCP minister calls for Sunetra Pawar to join Maha govt

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Senior NCP leader Narhari Zirwal says the public wants Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, to be brought into the Maharashtra state ministry.

Terrorism biggest form of human rights violation: Amit Shah

Terrorism biggest form of human rights violation: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Terrorism is the biggest curse for the society, he said, adding that if there is any country which bore the maximum brunt of terrorism, it is India.

EC seeks report on Amit Shah's 'firecrackers' comment

EC seeks report on Amit Shah's 'firecrackers' comment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Acting on a complaint lodged against the Bharatiya Janata Party's national president Amit Shah's "firecrackers in Pakistan" comment, the state election office on Friday sought report from the returning officer on the remark.

Vasundhara dials Amit Shah, explains her position

Vasundhara dials Amit Shah, explains her position

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

With her name figuring in 'Lalit Modigate' row, embattled Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday called up Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah and explained her position.

Tendulkar Invites PM Modi, President Murmu To Arjun-Saaniya's Wedding

Tendulkar Invites PM Modi, President Murmu To Arjun-Saaniya's Wedding

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sachin Tendulkar and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday to personally invite him for the wedding of their son Arjun and Saaniya Chandhok.

'Not only Hindu votes': Top pollster decodes BJP's Bengal win

'Not only Hindu votes': Top pollster decodes BJP's Bengal win

Rediff.com20 May 2026

According to pollster Pradeep Gupta, years of TMC "misrule" that created a "climate of fear", Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma and the organisational abilities of Amit Shah and the RSS brought the BJP to power in West Bengal.

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is highly unusual to see a chief minister travel to the airport to receive a Cabinet minister, a protocol requirement usually reserved for the President of the Republic, the vice-president and the prime minister.

CM vs LoP: Bhabanipur gears up for mega battle between Mamata, Suvendu

CM vs LoP: Bhabanipur gears up for mega battle between Mamata, Suvendu

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Bhabanipur is set to be the focal point of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, with Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari preparing for a high-stakes political battle. The constituency will witness rival processions and symbolic gestures as both parties aim to assert their dominance.

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Terming it as an important day in history, Shah said Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to start the MBBS course in Hindi.

Amit Shah's assets grow 3 times in 7 years

Amit Shah's assets grow 3 times in 7 years

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

The affidavit goes on to inform that the BJP chief does not own a car.

Modi aide Amit Shah booked for 'revenge' remark

Modi aide Amit Shah booked for 'revenge' remark

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's key aide Amit Shah was booked on Sunday by the Bijnore district administration for allegedly inciting the public through his controversial "revenge" remark.

Modi@1: Exclusive interview with Amit Shah!

Modi@1: Exclusive interview with Amit Shah!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

On the occasion of the Narendra Modi government completing one year in office, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com speaks to BJP president Amit Shah who is yin to Modi's yang. Don't miss it!

Banerjee Calls for 'Revenge' Votes Over Voter List Changes

Banerjee Calls for 'Revenge' Votes Over Voter List Changes

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming assembly polls as a form of 'revenge' for the deletion of names from electoral rolls, alleging foul play and urging vigilance during the election process.

TMC Will Win Fourth Term, Says Mamata Banerjee

TMC Will Win Fourth Term, Says Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted that the TMC will return to power for a fourth consecutive term, urging opposition parties to unite against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

Maoist debate sparks fierce NDA-UPA war of words in Lok Sabha

Maoist debate sparks fierce NDA-UPA war of words in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate between BJP and Congress members regarding the handling of Naxalism, with the BJP accusing the previous UPA government of failing to contain left-wing extremism and the Congress defending its efforts to curb the threat.

Lok Sabha rejects Oppn motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker

Lok Sabha rejects Oppn motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Lok Sabha rejected a resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker by a voice vote amidst opposition protests and demands for an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah.

Has Baazigar Modi Fired His Best Shot?

Has Baazigar Modi Fired His Best Shot?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

What is missing in the BJP's armour is dominance over 50 percent of the electorate: Women. And this is a gamble Modi-Shah have indicated that they are willing to take, explains Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Amit Shah to make statement on Nagaland firing in Parliament

Amit Shah to make statement on Nagaland firing in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

On Sunday, the Army expressed deep regret over the incident and ordered a Court of Inquiry.

Amit Shah to contest Gujarat assembly polls

Amit Shah to contest Gujarat assembly polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Former Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Amit Shah, accused in Soharabuddin Sheikh and Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter cases, on Sunday said that he would contest the upcoming state assembly polls.

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to his deputy G Kishan Reddy and enquired about the incident and the prevailing situation at Bhainsa town in Telangana where prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed following a clash between members of two communities.

Modi aide Amit Shah arrested by CBI

Modi aide Amit Shah arrested by CBI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Facing charges of murder and kidnapping, Shah, a close associate of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, said the charges against him were "fabricated and politically motivated".

What's Rohit Shetty Doing With Amit Shah?

What's Rohit Shetty Doing With Amit Shah?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rohit Shetty, the man behind Bollywood blockbusters like Singham, met up with Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah in Mumbai on Monday.

Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh

Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Around 20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago, in a bid to hammer out a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Shah reviewed the party's preparations and strategy for the Lok Sabha election due next year.

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet colleagues celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

'Bengali Nationalism May Help Mamata Banerjee Retain Power'

'Bengali Nationalism May Help Mamata Banerjee Retain Power'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

'If the BJP becomes our political identity, our political face, if we are represented by the BJP, then what happens to our identity as Bengalis?'

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.

Trinamool MP Criticises 'Blend and Butcher' Approach of Jan Vishwas Bill

Trinamool MP Criticises 'Blend and Butcher' Approach of Jan Vishwas Bill

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress MP Nadimul Haque criticised the Jan Vishwas (Amendment and Provisions) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, questioning the government's approach to amending multiple central laws through a single piece of legislation and raising concerns about its impact on public health and federal funds owed to West Bengal.

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'My health is fine but I am getting admitted to hospital on advice of doctors,' tweeted Shah after testing positive for COVID-19.

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The chargesheet was filed by the agency early this month before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in New Delhi and the Enforcement Directorate named Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul and six others in it.

Warring Insists on Judge-Monitored Probe in Warehousing Official Suicide Case

Warring Insists on Judge-Monitored Probe in Warehousing Official Suicide Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring is calling for a judge-monitored probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official, differing from other Congress MPs who want a CBI investigation. The case involves allegations of harassment against a former minister.

'India Has Enough Oil And Gas Beneath The Soil'

'India Has Enough Oil And Gas Beneath The Soil'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

'Exploration should be made easier and companies should be given operational flexibility.'

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.

BJP rivals demand Amit Shah's arrest over terrorist remark

BJP rivals demand Amit Shah's arrest over terrorist remark

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A day after Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah called Azamgarh a 'base of terrorists', the Congress, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party have rallied together, demanding Shah's arrest and a ban by the Election Commission from campaigning in Uttar Pradesh.

Abhishek Banerjee Criticises Modi's Response to Pakistan's Threat Against Kolkata

Abhishek Banerjee Criticises Modi's Response to Pakistan's Threat Against Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence regarding Pakistan's defence minister's threat to attack Kolkata. Banerjee accuses Modi of prioritising election campaigns over national security concerns.

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Shots were fired at Owaisi's car on February 3, 2022 in Uttar Pradesh following which two persons were arrested and arms were also recovered.

Amit Shah booed at Surat event; Patidars vandalise venue

Amit Shah booed at Surat event; Patidars vandalise venue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah along with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other party leaders were booed off stage as the members of Hardik Patel's Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti created ruckus and vanadalised furniture at a programme to felicitate Patel leaders in Surat.

Where was Amit Shah when Delhi was burning, asks Sena

Where was Amit Shah when Delhi was burning, asks Sena

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Why was the home minister not visible (during the violence)? The country got a strong home minister but he was not visible and this is shocking. During the assembly elections in Delhi, Amit Shah, despite being the home minister took out ample time for his campaigning. But he was not visible when the whole of Delhi was burning, said the party in its mouthpiece Saamana.

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Do you remember that 'kar sevaks' were shot in Ayodhya and bodies were thrown into the Saryu," he said referring to a 1990 incident during the SP regime while addressing a rally at Government Inter College in Faizabad.