Amit Shah is a prominent Indian politician who has made a significant impact in the country's political landscape. He was born on October 22, 1964, in Mumbai, India, to Anilchandra Shah and Kusumben Shah. Shah grew up in a middle-class family and attended Mehsana District School for his early education.
Shah's interest in politics began at a young age. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the age of 14 and was actively involved in the organization's activities. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree from CU Shah Science College in Ahmedabad, Shah joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS. He later went on to become the president of the ABVP's Ahmedabad unit.
In 1986, Shah joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and started working as a campaigner for the party. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the party's youth leader in Gujarat. In 1995, he was appointed as the general secretary of the BJP in Gujarat and played a significant role in the party's victory in the 1995 state assembly elections.
Shah's political career took off in the early 2000s when he became the home minister of Gujarat in 2002. During his tenure, he implemented a tough stance on law and order and was responsible for the arrest of several key figures in the 2002 Gujarat riots. However, Shah's reputation took a hit when he was accused of involvement in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case in 2005.
Despite the controversy, Shah continued to rise in the ranks of the BJP. He served as the party's general secretary from 2005 to 2010 and played a crucial role in the party's victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. After the elections, Shah was appointed as the president of the BJP, a position he held until 2020. During his tenure as the party president, the BJP won several state elections, including in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura.
In 2019, Shah was appointed as the Home Minister of India, succeeding Rajnath Singh. As the Home Minister, he has focused on implementing tough measures to tackle terrorism and maintain law and order. Shah has also been a key player in the Indian government's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
Throughout his political career, Amit Shah has been known for his strategic thinking, organizational skills, and political acumen. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Indian politics and has been credited with transforming the BJP into a dominant force in the country's political landscape.