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Harsh Sanghavi

Harsh Sanghavi

Harsh Sanghvi is the current Home Minister of Gujarat. Besides, he also holds eight other portfolios including, disaster management and police housing; MoS in sports, youth and cultural activities, NRI, excise and prohibition, border security and prisons. Sanghvi was also the youngest MLA of Gujarat when he was elected for the first time at the age of 27 from the Majura constituency. In 2017, he was appointed as the National Vice President of Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha. He is considered one of the most popular young leaders within the Gujarat BJP. His popularity rose drastically after his work as an MLA during the Covid pandemic, his decision to organise job fairs for unemployed youths and to set up book banks in his constituency Surat, and also his work in tribal areas. Sanghvi was born on January 8, 1985, to a Gujarati Baniya family. He is also regarded as one of the trusted lieutenants of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and current BJP state president CR Patil.

Harsh Sanghavi

Kharge's 'illiterate Gujaratis' remark at Kerala poll rally fuels row; Gujarat CM, his deputy fume
India | Apr 06, 2026, 09:57 AM IST
The Gujarat CM alleged that the Congress party was uncomfortable over the people’s support for PM Modi, which was reflected in their statement.
Who is Harsh Sanghavi? Know all about Gujarat's youngest home minister who rose to become Deputy CM
Gujarat | Oct 17, 2025, 01:23 PM IST
Harsh Sanghavi is now the sixth individual to hold the position of deputy chief minister in Gujarat. The first to serve in this role was Congress leader Chimanbhai Patel, who held the office from March 1972 to July 1973.
Harsh Sanghvi, Gujarat Home Minister, takes oath as Deputy Chief Minister in big Cabinet reshuffle
Gujarat | Oct 17, 2025, 01:21 PM IST
Harsh Sanghavi, who won the Majura constituency in the 2022 Gujarat assembly polls by defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate PVS Sarma by 1,16,675 votes, was sworn in as Gujarat's deputy CM on Friday.

Man recovers 70 tolas of gold, cash from Air India plane crash site, hands over to officials
India | Jun 18, 2025, 06:07 PM IST
Air India plane crash: As emergency services—led by the fire brigade and 108 ambulances—began reaching the scene, Patel and his team sprang into action. Lacking medical stretchers, they resorted to using sarees and bedsheets as makeshift carriers to transport the injured to ambulances.
Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 241 crore in Gujarat's Mansa
Gujarat | Jan 15, 2025, 06:48 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several developmental projects, including Mansa Circuit House, Badarpura check dam, and others. He also laid foundation stones for multiple projects, including a barrage on the Sabarmati River.
NCB, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs 1,814 cr in Bhopal days after Rs 5,000 cr Delhi drug haul
India | Oct 06, 2024, 05:40 PM IST
The amount of seizures is significantly high and comes a few days after the biggest-ever recovery of cocaine was made in Delhi. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi praised the dedication of law enforcement in safeguarding the health and security of the society.

Gujarat rains: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with CM Bhupesh Patel as flood threat looms large
Gujarat | Aug 26, 2024, 10:40 AM IST
The IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat as rains continue to lash the state. Meanwhile, districts like Navsari, Valsad, Tapi and Panchmahal are mostly affected. The water level in the rivers is also rising.
Rajkot fire: CM Patel takes stock of gaming zone, DNA samples taken for identification of victims
Gujarat | May 26, 2024, 12:42 PM IST
Rajkot fire: The five-member SIT formed by the state government, to conduct a probe into the incident and submit a report within 72 hours, reached Rajkot late Saturday night and held a meeting with the local administration.
'Loving someone is not a crime but...': Gujarat Home Minister's stern warning to 'love jihadis'
Gujarat | May 19, 2023, 09:03 AM IST
Harsh Sanghavi on love jihad: The Gujarat Home Minister said that loving someone is not a crime but the state government will not be sparing all those who indulge in conspiracies in the name of love.

Gujarat Assembly passes resolution against 'BBC documentary' on PM Modi | WATCH
India | Mar 11, 2023, 07:09 AM IST
BBC documentary on PM Modi: "PM Modi dedicated his entire life to the service of the nation, weaponised the instrument of development and gave a befitting reply to anti-national elements. He worked hard to put India on the global stage," Harsh Sanghavi said.