Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with the women leaders in Manipur. The four-day visit, which started on May 29 was in view of the recent violent attack and killing of people over a fight between communities. "Held a meeting with a group of women leaders (Meira Paibi) in Manipur. Reiterated the significance of the role of women in the society of Manipur," said Shah.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah questioned the Indian National Congress, over the recent "Sengol" controversy. He accused the Congress of reducing the ceremonial sceptre Sengol, which will be installed near the chair of the speaker in the new Parliament building, to a "walking stick". "Why does the Congress party hate Indian traditions?" said Shah. Congress said that there's no evidence of sengol being a symbol of power transfer.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a comment over the recent scrapping of the Muslim Quota in Karnataka. In a recent public rally, Shah justified the scrapping of the quota and said, "The statue of Jagadjyoti Basaveshwara here will send across a message to the entire world that India is the mother of democracy," Amit Shah. Notably, in the poll-bound Karnataka, ruckus occurred due to scrapping of Muslim reservation.

India firmly rejected China's objection to Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that the state "was, is and will" always remain an integral and inalienable part of India. Notably, China showed disapproval over Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, claiming it is in parts of China. However, EAM spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said objecting to such visits does not stand to reason and will not change the reality.

Union Home Ministry led by Amit Shah sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the violence during Ram Navami in Howrah. The development from central government came days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Governor CV Ananda Bose. The home ministry sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the violence that took place on Ram Navami in Howrah, the sources confirmed.