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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amit Shah to arrive in Kolkata for two-day Bengal visit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Kolkata on Saturday (May 31, 2025) night for a two-day visit to West Bengal, marking his first trip to the State after the success of 'Operation Sindoor'. Also Read | Amit Shah arrives in J&K to review security situation, plans for Amarnath Yatra Mr. Shah is scheduled to attend a series of official and party programmes on Sunday (1st June, 2025). According to the official itinerary, the Home Minister will begin his day with the inauguration of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Rajarhat, on the outskirts of Kolkata. Later in the day, Mr. Shah will address BJP leaders and functionaries at a party convention at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Party insiders said the meeting is expected to focus on the BJP's roadmap for West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. "Amit Shah Ji will give us a roadmap for the next assembly polls in the state," BJP State president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said. Mr. Shah will also pay a visit to the ancestral home of Swami Vivekananda at Simla Street in north Kolkata. This is Mr. Shah's first visit to West Bengal since 'Operation Sindoor', the military response launched following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. His visit also comes just two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's whirlwind tour in North Bengal, underscoring the central leadership's sustained focus on the State.
NDTV
9 hours ago
- NDTV
Amarnath Yatra Registration Begins Online, Offline: Here's How To Enroll
New Delhi: The government has been stepping up security arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra this year. Set to start on July 3, this will be the first annual pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir since the deadly Pahalgam attack in April. Authorities have increased safety-related precautions under 'Operation Shiva' to prevent any possible terror movements during the yatra. The 38-day pilgrimage will continue until August 9. The Amarnath Yatra involves a gruelling trek to the 3,880-meter-high cave shrine in Kashmir. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), which manages the yatra, started the registrations for the trip on April 15. The Amarnath Yatra will end on Rakshabandhan this year. Important Dates To Remember Start Date: July 3 End Date: August 9 How To Register For Amarnath Yatra Devotees can get their Aamarnath Yatra registration done online or offline. For offline registration, 540 designated bank branches have been set up for pilgrims across the country. For online registration, pilgrims can visit the official website of the SASB. Here is the detailed process: - Go to the website and select "Online Services". - Select "Yatra Permit Registration." Click on the "Register" button after reading the dos and don'ts. - Fill in your personal details such as name and Aadhaar number. -Upload a scanned copy of your Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) and a passport-size photograph. - Verify your phone number using a one-time password and pay the registration fee. How To Reach There are two routes to reach Amarnath. The traditional 48-km Pahalgam route goes through Kashmir's Anantnag district. A shorter but steeper 14-km route passes through Baltal in the Ganderbal district. Security Arrangements On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in Jammu and Kashmir to review the security arrangements ahead of the yatra. He chaired a high-level review meeting in Jammu, promising that the administration would provide all necessary facilities to the pilgrims. Chaired a review meeting for the Amarnath Pilgrimage and evaluated the security arrangements and preparedness meant for the pilgrims. Instructed to maintain the utmost vigilance and ensure the seamless completion of the sacred journey. Central govt and J&K administration will… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 29, 2025 The Centre has ordered 580 companies to be deployed for the yatra, comprising almost 42,000 on-ground personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). A total of 424 companies are being sent to the Union Territory. About 80 companies that moved into the region during Operation Sindoor will be relocated to secure the pilgrim route and other areas. The forces have been directed to take position by the second week of June in Jammu and Kashmir, PTI reported. Post the Pahalgam attack, the Indian armed forces had carried out Operation Sindoor - a targeted military attack on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). This escalated military tensions with Pakistan. The two countries reached a ceasefire agreement on May 10.
Hans India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BSF destroyed 118 Pak posts, surveillance system: Amit Shah
JAMMU: More than 118 Pakistani forward posts and their surveillance system were completely destroyed by the BSF during Operation Sindoor, dealing a major blow to the neighbouring country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday. Concluding his two-day tour of the Jammu region to review the security situation, preparation for the Amarnath Yatra and to interact with victims of shelling, Shah commended the Border Security Force (BSF) for its resolute response to Pakistani aggression during the four days of conflict earlier this month. Damaging and destroying so many posts in such a short period is a remarkable achievement, he said, adding that dismantling the enemy's surveillance network is a significant blow and it would take Pakistan years to rebuild the system.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Border Forces Dismantled Pak's Surveillance System Piece By Piece: Amit Shah
Poonch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the BSF for its resolute response to Pakistani aggression earlier this month and said over 118 enemy posts were destroyed and damaged in retaliatory action along the Jammu frontier. During his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after Operation Sindoor, he said the border guarding force had dismantled the enemy's surveillance network, dealing a significant blow that would take them years to repair. Concluding his two-day tour of the Jammu region to review the security situation, Amarnath Yatra preparedness and to interact with victims of Pakistani shelling, the Union home minister commended the BSF troopers, saying damaging or destroying more than 118 posts in three days is a significant achievement. "When Pakistan responded to our anti-terror operations by attacking our borders and civilian areas, it was the BSF jawans of the Jammu Frontier who retaliated by destroying and damaging over 118 posts," he said. "They dismantled the enemy's entire surveillance system piece by piece -- a system that will take them four to five years to rebuild." He said that according to information he received from the BSF director general, Pakistan had suffered the biggest blow to its communication systems and surveillance equipment, rendering them "incapable of waging a full-fledged information-based war for quite some time". Praising the BSF's readiness even during times of relative peace, Mr Shah said their intelligence enabled precise pre-emptive action. "This proves that even during peacetime, you kept a vigilant eye... Based on your accurate intelligence, a precise counter-strategy was prepared well in advance. When the opportunity arose, you implemented it with success." Calling the feat a reflection of immense patriotism and sacrifice, Mr Shah added, "Such bravery only emerges when there is pride in the nation, a sense of patriotism in the heart, and a passion for supreme sacrifice. That is when such outcomes are possible." He emphasised the BSF continues to serve as India's first line of defence, operating across deserts, mountains, forests, and rugged terrains with unwavering dedication. "Whenever there is any kind of attack on India's borders -- organized or unorganised, covert or overt -- the first to bear the brunt are our BSF jawans. But they never pause to consider where the boundary lies," Mr Shah said. Reflecting on his travel to Poonch despite inclement weather, Mr Shah said he was determined to meet the jawans personally. "I came to Poonch to visit and share the grief of the damage done to gurudwaras, temples, mosques, and civilian populations." "I was told the weather was not favourable. Still, I decided that I would go by road and return only after meeting the jawans posted at the border. God was gracious - the weather cleared up, and I had the opportunity to meet you," he said. The Union home minister expressed gratitude to the BSF troopers on behalf of the government and the citizens of India. "The cheer for BSF is as loud as for the Army, and that is a matter of great pride for all of us." Shah reiterated that the valour and sacrifices of BSF jawans have earned national admiration and stand as a symbol of India's enduring resolve towards security.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K : Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits shelling-hit Singh Sabha Gurudwara, meets affected families in Poonch
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited the Singh Sabha Gurudwara in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, which was damaged during Pakistan's cross-border shelling. During the visit, Shah offered prayers at the Gurudwara and interacted with families affected by the shelling. Locals who met the Union Minister shared their concerns and urged for compensation and relief. Speaking to ANI, Jaskiran Kaur, a district resident, said, 'We told him who suffered what damage due to shelling. The people were terrified by the cowardly act Pakistan did here. We hope that Amit Shah will help us get compensation for our loss.' Kaur added, 'We are with him and hope he will be with us too... We were waiting since morning to catch a glimpse of him. We have full faith that he will do something for us.' The Home Minister's visit drew attention from residents across the region, many of whom had gathered since early morning. Shah listened to the grievances of those impacted and offered assurances of support. During his visit, Shah also met families directly affected by the cross-border firing incidents. Earlier today, Shah visited Poonch to meet families affected by the recent Pakistani shelling and distributed appointment letters to the next of kin of civilians killed during the attacks. Addressing the gathering, Shah condemned Pakistan's actions, stating, 'Pakistan targeted the civilian areas in J&K, and Poonch suffered the most damage. For the first time, firing was done on Poonch entire world is condemning the attack by Indian Armed Forces gave a befitting reply by destroying nine Pakistani air bases, and as a result, they had to come forward for a ceasefire' Shah further said that on the night of May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces conducted a decisive operation, destroying terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He described the action as a 'befitting reply' to terrorists on behalf of India's citizens, resulting in the elimination of hundreds of terrorists. 'On the night of May 7, we destroyed the terrorist sites in Pakistan and was a befitting reply given to terrorists on behalf of the crores of of terrorists were killed in the launched an attack on terrorists, but Pakistan considered it an attack on itself. They showed the world that they are the ones who are sheltering terrorists,' he said. He added,' We have sent a message that India will not tolerate any attack on innocent civilians, Indian Armed Forces and every attack will be responded to with more precision and accuracy' During his visit, the Home Minister also interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at their Unit Headquarters in Khanetar, praising their role in Operation Sindoor. Shah visited religious sites damaged in the shelling and reviewed the security situation ahead of the Amarnath Yatra. The visit followed the unprovoked Pakistani shelling in the civilian areas of Jammu and Kashmir post Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on May 7. The operation was conducted in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national. In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Armed Forces conducted strikes at nine terror hideouts in the deep areas of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under the 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. (ANI)
