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After 33 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh, Amit Shah calls on remaining Naxals to lay down arms • Apr. 18, 2025, 4:41 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Tripura CM Manik Saha meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J P Nadda in New Delhi • Apr. 18, 2025, 9:22 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Two Maoists killed in encounter in jungles bordering Chhattisgarh’s ‘Maoist free’ Kondagaon district • Apr. 17, 2025, 3:39 AM ET (The Indian Express)
CAPF, CRPF to play key role in wiping out Naxalism from country by March 2026: Amit Shah • Apr. 17, 2025, 1:46 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Forensic samples received by government labs can be analysed by private labs too: Home Minister • Apr. 14, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Hindu)

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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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