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History will have Operation Sindoor written in golden letters: Amit Shah in Gujarat • May 19, 2025, 5:45 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Centre has taken steps to ensure no PACS falls financially sick: Amit Shah in Gujarat • May 19, 2025, 2:42 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Today in Politics: As govt announces members of all-party delegations on Op Sindoor, what next for Congress? • May 18, 2025, 6:12 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Amit Shah Says Op Sindoor Destroyed Terror HQs In Pakistan, Sent Strong Message Against Terrorism • May 17, 2025, 10:05 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Centre approves another IR battalion of Tripura State Rifles, CM Manik Saha thanks PM Modi, Amit Shah • May 16, 2025, 10:36 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As Amitbhai Anilchandra Shah
Born October 22, 1964 (age 60) • Mumbai • India
Political Affiliation Bharatiya Janata Party

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