Amit Shah has surpassed L.K. Advani to become the longest-serving Home Minister, a milestone celebrated by PM Modi who lauded Shah's tenure marked by key decisions such as the revocation of J&K's special status and the enactment of the CAA. Shah's leadership, including his role in Operation Sindoor, was highlighted as a testament to India's strong political resolve.
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