PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath Extend Birthday Wishes To Amit Shah; Praise Security Reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended birthday greetings to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, praising his contributions to strengthening India’s internal security and building a stronger nation.

In a post on X, PM Modi lauded Shah’s administrative understanding, saying it had helped make the country’s internal security systems more effective. He also highlighted progress in tackling Maoism and efforts to realise the goal of a drug-free society.

Warm birthday greetings to Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. His administrative understanding has ensured India’s internal security systems become more effective. Particularly noteworthy are the successes in eliminating the menace of Maoism and in furthering our dream of a society free from drugs. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people.

@AmitShah

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2026

The Prime Minister prayed for Shah’s long and healthy life in service of the people, acknowledging his role in addressing key national security challenges.

Yogi Adityanath also conveyed his birthday wishes, describing Shah as a skilled strategist and organisational leader.

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister praised his contribution to strengthening internal security, developing the cooperative sector and building a secure India. He prayed for Shah’s good health, longevity and continued success.

Warm birthday greetings to Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji. His administrative understanding has ensured India’s internal security systems become more effective. Particularly noteworthy are the successes in eliminating the menace of Maoism and in furthering our dream of a society free from drugs. I pray that he is blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people.

@AmitShah

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2026

Born in Mumbai in 1964, Shah joined the RSS as a teenager before entering the BJP’s organisation in Ahmedabad in 1989.

He entered electoral politics in 1997, became a Gujarat minister in 2002 and BJP national president in 2014. Shah has served as Union Home Minister since 2019 and India’s first Cooperation Minister since 2021.

His tenure includes the abrogation of Article 370 and internal security reforms.

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