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Amit Shah Vipul
Amit Shah Vipul
1. Amit Shah has made significant contributions both to Indian politics and
to the Indian economy. In the political realm, Shah has been a staunch
advocate of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
2. During his tenure as BJP president, he helped lead the party to a
historic victory in the 2014 elections, which saw the BJP and its allies
win a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's
Parliament.
3. He has also played an important role in expanding the BJP's base in the
states and regions beyond its traditional strongholds, particularly in the
northeastern states.
4. In the economic realm, Shah has been a key proponent of several
economic initiatives, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and
the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, a rural electrification
scheme.
5. He has also worked to expand India's digital infrastructure, including the
launch of the Digital India programme and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan
Yojana, a financial inclusion scheme.
#Critical comments
1. Amit Shah is a controversial figure in Indian politics who has been
criticized for his hardline Hindu nationalist views.
2. His tenure as Home Minister of India has been marked by a series of
controversial policies such as the abrogation of Article 370, the
Citizenship Amendment Act, and the National Register of Citizens.
3. His role in the Delhi riots of 2020 has also been subject to criticism. He
has also been accused of polarizing politics and disregarding India's
diversity.