On August 26, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. This significant move aims to enhance governance and ensure that developmental benefits reach the region’s diverse and remote areas more effectively. Home Minister Amit Shah shared the news on X, highlighting the initiative’s role in fostering regional progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the new districts are crucial for improving governance and driving prosperity in Ladakh. Former MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal also expressed support for PM Modi’s vision, acknowledging the positive impact of this administrative restructuring. The creation of these districts is expected to bring essential services closer to the people, thereby contributing to Ladakh’s overall development and well-being.
26 August,2024 05:40 PM IST
Union Minority Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The bill seeks to enhance the authority of State Waqf Boards and the Central Waqf Council, improve the registration and survey of Waqf properties, and address encroachments. Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party criticized the bill, suggesting it is a strategic move by the BJP to cater to its base. He questioned the need for non-community members' involvement in Waqf management, contrasting it with other religious bodies and claimed the bill reflects a narrow-minded approach. Yadav also defended the Speaker's role, accusing the BJP of undermining democratic processes. In rebuttal, Amit Shah rejected Yadav’s critique, asserting that no single chairman has exclusive authority over opposition concerns and that such statements undermine the house’s collective authority.
08 August,2024 03:57 PM IST
A recent move by the Central Government has left the opposition furious. The Government of India on Friday announced that June 25 will be remembered annually as "Constitution Murder Day" or the ‘Samvidhan Hatya Divas’’ in remembrance of the Emergency declared by the Indira Gandhi government in 1975. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day would serve as a reminder of the significant sacrifices endured by those who faced the severe hardships of the 1975 Emergency, highlighting their immense contributions.
13 July,2024 03:35 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah responded sharply to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks about Hindus, challenging him to clarify his statements. Shah emphasized that it was the Congress party that instilled fear among the people during the emergency period. His comments came amidst a heated exchange between the ruling party and the opposition, highlighting ongoing political tensions. The confrontation underscores deep-rooted ideological differences and historical grievances between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, intensifying the political discourse in the country.
01 July,2024 05:17 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vehemently criticized the Congress, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 emergency as a dark chapter in India's parliamentary history. He accused the then Congress government, led by Indira Gandhi, of suffocating democracy by suspending the Constitution and imprisoning opposition leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Morarji Desai, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Lal Krishna Advani. Yogi Adityanath emphasized that despite changes in personnel, the Congress party's fundamental nature and actions remain unchanged, echoing the authoritarian tendencies witnessed half a century ago. This anniversary serves as a reminder of the perils of curtailing democratic freedoms.
25 June,2024 01:06 PM IST
Several prominent politicians were sworn in as Members of Parliament for the 18th Lok Sabha during a session held on June 24. Among them were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan, and Jyotiraditya Scindia. They formally assumed their roles as elected representatives, marking the commencement of their parliamentary duties in the current session.
24 June,2024 03:17 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed yoga asanas on 10th International Yoga Day 2024 on June 21 in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. Since 2014, International Yoga Day is being observed every year on June 21. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society”, emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony. Addressing the audience, Amit Shah said, “India has enriched the world by giving the gift of Yoga. In today’s world, the remedy of every problem is Yoga. Yoga is beneficial for both health and the mind. With the help of PM Modi now we celebrate International Yoga Day every year and the whole world is practicing yoga and growing it further.”
21 June,2024 05:02 PM IST
Recent days have seen heightened security measures in Jammu and Kashmir following a spate of terrorist incidents. Indian security forces are actively engaged in a large-scale manhunt, particularly in Doda, equipped with advanced weaponry to combat terrorism. In response to these developments, Home Minister Amit Shah convened a crucial meeting in Delhi, attended by key officials including NSA Doval, JK LG Sinha, and Army Chief Manoj Pande. The meeting focused on assessing the current situation in the region and bolstering counter-terror capabilities as directed by Prime Minister Modi. Security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra were also deliberated amid concerns arising from recent attacks.
16 June,2024 03:54 PM IST
HM Shah and Tamilisai were seen holding heated conversation at Andhra CM Naidu's oath ceremony. On the viral video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s conversation with BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu party chief K Annamalai said that Soundarajan is a very senior leader of the party and some mysterious social media people twisted and made it out of context. Addressing the Press, BJP Chief K Annamalai, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah, National President JP Nadda, they are all BJP workers, that's what they tell us...the conversation that you saw was a friendly conversation between Amit Shah and a senior leader of the party Tamilisai Soundararajan. Some mysterious social media people twisted and made it out of context...Tamilisai Soundararajan is a valued member of BJP...it was a gentle conversation and she also clarified it...today I went to her house also. she is continuing to do her work at the ground level.”
15 June,2024 02:30 PM IST
The seventh and the final round of Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 1st. This phase will be covering 57 constituencies across 8 states and UT. The voting will take place in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chandigarh and Punjab. When it comes to Punjab, it is set to witness a multi-cornered fight between the four major parties – the Congress, the AAP, the SAD and the BJP. If we talk about AAP, Punjab is really important for AAP because it is the only state in the assembly, other than Delhi, where it is in power. Recently, Amit Shah had said that “the Bhagwant Mann government will not last long after the BJP’s victory”. Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann slammed Amit Shah for this comments. Find this exclusive ground report by Mid-day Principal Correspondent Faisal Tandel.
28 May,2024 08:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
