Mumbai Apr 25 PTI Amid a row over the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa and loudspeakers atop mosques relaying daily prayers an NCP functionary has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking permission for the chanting of prayers of different faiths outside Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence In a letter dated April 23 Fahmida Khan the working president of the North Mumbai district stated that she wants to recite namaz Hanuman Chalisa Navkar Mantra Guru Granth Sahib stanzas and Novena outside the PMs residence in Delhi She stated that the date and time should be conveyed for the same Khan later said that she is keen on the recital if doing so resolves all the problems in the country The request is not a political stunt Khan stressed PTI PR NSK NSK

Jammu Mar 19 PTI Praising the CRPF for playing a key role in the fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir naxalism and extremist forces in the northeast Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asked the paramilitary force to prepare a roadmap for meeting future challengesShah was addressing a gathering at the 83rd raising day of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF at the Maulana Azad Stadium here This is for the first time that the parade has been held outside the CRPF headquarters in Delhi-NCRCRPF is not only a central armed police force but every child of the country loves it for its bravery and courage Whenever riots happen anywhere in the country the deployment of the CRPF gives satisfaction to the people said Shah at the CRPF day paradeThe love and respect earned by the CRPF the countrys largest paramilitary force is due to the sacrifices dedication and devotion of its personnel Shah saidWhether it is naxal-infested regions of central India Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir or extremist forces in the northeast the CRPF has played a key role in the elimination of such groups and restoring peace in all the three regions Shah saidShah said the CRPF has played an appreciable role across the country and asserted that there will be no need for redeployment of CRPF in the three regions in the next few yearsI am sure that we will be able to restore peace and if it happens the credit will go to the CRPF jawans I am saying it with confidence that ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the work done by CRPF is self-explanatory he saidThere was a time in the 1990s when extremism in the northeast and Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir was at its peak and everyone in the country was concernedWithin two decades the CRPF with its dedication devotion and determination fought the battle against the anti-national forces who are now on the verge of extinction he saidAs home minister I congratulate the bravery shown by you in the violence-hit areas of the three regions It is because of your professional handling of the situation that the countrymen are breathing in a peaceful atmosphere he saidThe prime minister has set a target of making India a USD 5 trillion economy and it will be achievable when the internal security is strong Shah said adding We are satisfied of the role of the CRPF I ask the Director General of CRPF Kuldiep Singh to prepare a roadmap to meet upcoming challenges by modernising the force and procuring the latest equipment Shah said adding that the CRPF has to be made a modernised capable and effective forceWe have to work in this direction and I am sure the CRPF under the leadership of Kuldiep Singh will take it forward he said He lauded the CRPF for its contribution in ensuring free and fair elections in the country saying Whether it is Lok Sabha or Assembly elections the force has the biggest role to play Free and fair elections are the soul of democracy The home minister also praised the Rapid Action Force RAF and said its handling of riots by using minimum force is a reflection of its trainingIf we analyse the riot situation before and after the setting up of the RAF you will see RAF has emerged as a successful force to deal with the situation They are now training reserve police battalions in states and they are working together which are providing good results he said PTI TAS RHL

New Delhi Feb 20 PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram on the occasion of their statehood day and hoped that the two Northeastern states will scale new heights of development in the years to comeArunachal Pradesh and Mizoram got the status of state from Union Territory on this day in 1987Greetings to our sisters and brothers of Arunachal Pradesh on their statehood day The state is blessed with immense natural beauty and hardworking citizens May the state keep progressing in the years ahead Shah tweetedIn another tweet he said Extend my warm wishes to the people of Mizoram on their statehood day Mizoram is known for its vibrant culture and amazing people passionate about the nations growth May the state continue scaling new heights of development PTI ACB DV DV

New Delhi Nov 22 PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the BJP government in Manipur for bringing peace and all-round development in the last five years and said there has been a significant improvement in the law and order situation in the stateWhile virtually laying the foundation stone of the Rani Gaidinliu tribal freedom fighters museum in Manipur Shah said the government at the Centre and the N Biren Singh government in Manipur have brought tremendous improvement in the law and order situation education power and other infrastructure sectorsBefore coming to power in Manipur we had promised to end bandh hartal and blockade We have ended all the three and significantly improved the law and order situation in Manipur he saidThe home minister said if a comparison is made between the development witnessed in the last five years in Manipur and the development in previous 70 years in the state one can see more progress in the last five yearsThe BJP came to power in Manipur for the first time in 2017Shah said for the first time since Independence those living in the hill areas of Manipur have felt that there is a central government which thinks about their welfareThe people living in hills got power and gas connections free toilets and saw setting up of schools he saidThe governments of Narendra Modi and Biren Singh brought all these developments I am sure the people of Manipur will again elect a BJP government in Manipur he saidAssembly elections in Manipur are due early next year along with that in Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Punjab and GoaShah also paid rich tributes toGaidinliu and said people called her as Rani acknowledging her role in the struggle against the BritishThe home minister said on her birth centenary commemoration function in 2015 the prime minister had released a coin of Rs 100The Indian Coast Guard commissioned a fast patrol vessel ICGS Rani Gaidinliu in 2016 he saidThe Rani Gaidinliu tribal freedom fighters museum will be set up at Luangkao village in Tamenglong district of Manipur where she was born While the Manipur chief minister Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda and other dignitaries attend the event in Imphal Shah addressed it through video conferencing from DelhiThe museum project has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at an estimated cost of Rs 15 croreRani Gaidinliu was born on January 26 1915 At the age of 13 she was associated with Haipou Jadonang a spiritual leader and political activist from Manipurand became his lieutenant in his social religious and political movementHer four-year association with Jadonang that started around 1926 prepared her to be the fighter against the BritishAfter the execution of Jadonang by the British in 1931 Gaidinliu took up the leadership of the movementGaidinliu started a revolt against the British after the martyrdom of Jadonang for which she was imprisoned by the Britishers for 14 years and finally released in 1947She was released from Tura jail Meghalaya after India got IndependenceRani Gaidinliu passed away on February 17 1993 She was awarded theTamrapatrain 1972Padma Bhushanin 1982 Vivekananda Sewa Summanin 1983Stree Shakti Purashkar in 1991andBhagwan BirsaMunda Puraskar in 1996posthumoslyThe government of India issued a commemorative stampon Rani Gaidinliu in 1996 PTI ACB DV DV

New Delhi Nov 19 PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modis statesman-like decision to repeal the three farm laws and said it reflects that there is no other thought except the welfare of each and every Indian for the PM Prime Minister Modi this morning announced a rollback of the three agri laws at the centre of protests by farmers for the past yearPM narendramodis announcement relating to the farm laws is a welcome and statesmanlike moveAs the Prime Minister pointed out in his address the Government of India will keep serving our farmers and always support them in their endeavours he tweetedThe home minister said what is unique about the prime ministers announcement is that he picked the special day of Gurupurab to make this announcementIt also shows there is no other thought except the welfare of each and every Indian for him He has shown remarkable statesmanship he said PTI ACB DV DV DV

New Delhi Oct 28 PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a road accident in Doda district left nine people deadShah condoled the loss of lives in the accidentA mini bus skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge in Doda district on Thursday leaving nine passengers dead and 15 others injured officials saidThe bus was carrying passengers to Thathri from Doda when the accident took place at Sui Gowrie areaSaddened by the road accident in JKs Doda I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident I have spoken to Lt Governor manojsinha ji The administration is providing all possible help and treatment to the injured I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured Shah tweeted in Hindi PTI ACB DV DV

New Delhi Oct 21 PTI As the total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crossed the 100-crore milestone Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the historic and proud moment has reacquainted the world with the immense potential of new IndiaHe credited the creation of the record to the visionary leadership and constant encouragement of Prime Minister Narendra ModiToday India has achieved the target of administering over 100 crore coronavirus vaccinesthis record has reacquainted the world with the immense potential of new India he said in a tweet while congratulating the entire nation on the historic achievementI thank all scientists researchers and health workers who have contributed in this mahayagya by overcoming many challenges and congratulate Modi ji who is determined for the safety and health of every person he said PTI NES DV DV