Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel celebrated Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad with great enthusiasm. Amit Shah was seen flying a kite, enjoying the festival's spirit. CM Bhupendra Patel joined him in celebrating the auspicious occasion. Kite flying is an important part of Makar Sankranti, and people from all over Gujarat gather on their rooftops to take part in this tradition. The skies of Ahmedabad were filled with colorful kites as the festival brought people together to enjoy the day. It was a lively and joyful celebration, with both leaders sharing in the happiness and excitement of the occasion, reflecting the vibrant culture of Gujarat.
14 January,2025 05:14 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP National Convenor, criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for misleading slum dwellers in Delhi. Kejriwal accused Shah of lying about the BJP’s "Jaha Jhuggi Waha Makaan" scheme, claiming the BJP has no intention of building homes. He pointed out that in the 11 years since the BJP came to power, only 4,700 homes have been built for the 4 lakh slum dwellers in Delhi. He argued that at this rate, it would take 1,000 years to provide homes to everyone. Kejriwal warned that in the next five years, the slums in Delhi would be demolished, leaving people homeless and on the streets.
12 January,2025 05:29 PM IST
On January 2, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke at the launch of the book “J&K and Ladakh Through the Ages” in New Delhi. He emphasized the region's rich history and culture while highlighting the central government's efforts in carrying out various development projects in Jammu & Kashmir. Shah also stressed the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the area. During his speech, he expressed confidence in India's future success in reclaiming lost territories, indirectly referring to the possibility of integrating Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India. The speech underlined the government's commitment to both progress and cultural preservation in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
03 January,2025 11:33 AM IST
Amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, gunfire and violence intensified between the two ethnic groups on Dec 27. Few civilians and security personnel were injured in a gunfight with armed men in Sanasabi, Thamnapokpi villages of Imphal East. Heavy firing from Yaingangpokpi Uyokching Hill towards a Meitei village has been ongoing since December 24. In a social media post on X, Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Dec 28 condemned the attack calling it “cowardly and unprovoked”. He further urged calm and unity, assuring that necessary measures are in place to handle the situation.
28 December,2024 07:19 PM IST
To pay tribute to the late former PM and visionary Manmohan Singh, leaders have started pouring in at his residence in Delhi. PM Modi and Home minister Amit Shah paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh at his residence. Dr. Manmohan Singh, passed away on December 26 at 92. The hospital in a statement said that he was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had a sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26 December 2024. Singh will be accorded a state funeral and 7 days of national mourning has been declared by the Modi government to honour the former PM.
27 December,2024 12:13 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke about the Ambedkar controversy and demanded an apology from the Congress party. He accused Congress of spreading a manipulated video of Home Minister Amit Shah's speech. Fadnavis claimed that the video was edited to distort Shah’s words, leading to confusion and creating unnecessary issues. The Chief Minister emphasized that such actions were harmful and divisive, and he called on Congress to take responsibility for their actions. He further criticized the opposition party for playing political games at the cost of truth and asked them to apologize for misleading the public with the altered video.
26 December,2024 11:00 AM IST
A scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP counsellors during the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's general house meeting on December 24. The disagreement was centered around Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors passed a motion demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They accused him of making remarks against Ambedkar. In response, BJP councillors criticized Congress, claiming they were trying to downplay Ambedkar’s contributions during Jawaharlal Nehru’s time. The BJP also accused Congress of belittling Ambedkar's legacy. The situation escalated into a heated argument between the two parties during the meeting.
24 December,2024 05:45 PM IST
In the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress on the 45 years of Emergency. He recited Dushyant Kumar’s poem and mentioned that ‘Bianca Geetmala’ was stopped because of Kishore-Kumar and Indira Gandhi fallout over the Emergency.
20 December,2024 06:27 PM IST
A political controversy broke out over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. In response, BJP leaders claimed that the opposition was spreading misinformation using edited videos. Congress President and Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded an apology from Amit Shah for his comments. In protest, MPs from the INDIA Alliance climbed the walls of Makar Dwar at Parliament, holding placards and demanding Shah's apology and resignation. The situation led to a heated war of words between the BJP and Congress within the Parliament premises.
19 December,2024 04:05 PM IST
MPs from the INDIA Alliance climbed the walls of Makar Dwar at the Parliament to protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They held placards demanding an apology and resignation from Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Earlier, Congress President and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge had responded to Amit Shah’s speech. Kharge demanded that Amit Shah apologize for his comments. He also stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly respects Dr. Ambedkar, Amit Shah should be removed from the Cabinet by midnight. The protest was held to express strong disapproval of Shah’s statements.
19 December,2024 01:50 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
