Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary meeting held on Tuesday. The reason was — Amit Shah setting a new record.
New Delhi: Creating a new history in Indian politics, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has now become the longest-serving Home Minister in the country. He assumed office on May 30, 2019, and on August 4, 2025, he completed 2,258 days in office, surpassing the record of senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani.
This achievement is not just about numbers, but a symbol of consistently impactful administrative leadership and decisive decisions, which have been crucial in shaping India's internal security framework.
Amit Shah's Record-Breaking Tenure
Amit Shah assumed the office of Home Minister in the second term of the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His tenure has been highly influential in terms of sensitive decisions, political stability, and national security. This historic achievement was also praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the NDA parliamentary party meeting. In this meeting, PM Modi said that Shah has "given new energy and a clear direction to the Home Ministry."
One of the greatest achievements of Amit Shah's tenure has been the abrogation of Article 370. On August 5, 2019, he gave a historic speech in Parliament, ending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, making this sensitive state of India a Union Territory. This decision was considered a milestone for internal security, counter-terrorism strategy, and the unity of the nation. He staunchly confronted the opposition regarding this step and presented a b stance of the government before the country.
Other Key Works as Home Minister
Amit Shah implemented several major decisions and laws during his tenure, including:
- CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act)
- Expansion of the powers of NIA (National Investigation Agency)
- Tough stance on the issue of infiltration
- Zero tolerance policy against terrorism
- Accelerating action on drugs and cybercrime
His working style has shown policy clarity and political determination more than numerical achievements.
Who were in second and third place?
Before Amit Shah, the record for serving as Home Minister for the longest time was held by Lal Krishna Advani, who held this responsibility for a total of 2,256 days from March 19, 1998, to May 22, 2004. In third place was Congress leader Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, who served as Home Minister for a total of 6 years and 56 days, from January 10, 1955, to March 7, 1961. Now, Amit Shah has surpassed both of these veteran leaders to become India's longest-serving Home Minister.
Amit Shah's journey in politics, starting from Gujarat and reaching the national level, where he also served as the National President of the BJP. He is considered a mastermind of strategy, organizational skills, and electoral victories.
