New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah turned 60 on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leading politicians extended their greetings on his birthday.
Modi said on X, “He is a hardworking leader who has devoted his life to strengthening the BJP. He has made a mark as an exceptional administrator and is making many efforts to realize the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Praying for his long and healthy life.” BJP president J.P. Nadda lauded his predecessor’s commitment, hard work, and organizational skills as a source of inspiration. Shah’s significant contribution to the country’s internal security is unforgettable, he said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised his role in the development of India as well as the BJP, calling it commendable.
BJP allies such as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, JD(U) leader Lalan Singh, and LJP(R) leader Chirag Paswan, both Union ministers, also extended their greetings to the home minister.
Born in Gujarat, Shah has been a trusted ally of the prime minister for close to four decades and is regarded as an astute political mind, bringing a determined approach coupled with commitment and hard work to implement key government and party agendas.
Under Modi’s leadership, he is considered instrumental in the party’s growth and in crafting its electoral strategy, which has greatly benefited the BJP since 2014.
Shah has received a significant share of the credit for the BJP’s wins in several state elections, even when it initially appeared that the party was lagging behind its rivals, mainly the Congress. The BJP’s surprise win in the recent Haryana election, when almost every exit poll predicted a Congress victory, is one such example.
