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6 years & counting: Amit Shah becomes longest-serving home minister; surpasses LK Advani’s record

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 5 August 2025 ()
Amit Shah has become India's longest-serving Union Home Minister, surpassing L.K. Advani's record. He has served for 2,258 days, achieving this milestone on the anniversary of the Article 370 abrogation. Key developments during his tenure include the abrogation of Article 370, the Ram Janmabhoomi temple construction, new criminal laws, and the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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Ram Janmabhoomi Ram Janmabhoomi Archaeological and religious site in India

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