Amit Shah: The Power Behind India's Throne?

India's interior minister Amit Shah, a close aide and potential successor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is accused by Canada of plotting against Sikh separatists. With a reputation as a strategic campaigner, Shah has led Modi's party to national dominance, and is a key player in modern Indian politics.

Amit Shah, India's formidable interior minister and a key figure in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, faces accusations from Canada of being involved in plots against Sikh separatists. Despite these claims, Shah, a critical strategist behind the ruling party's success, is seen as a likely successor to Modi.

Neither Shah's office nor the Indian foreign ministry has responded to the allegations concerning the 2023 murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the targeting of others in Canada. Diplomatic tensions have risen, with expulsions occurring between the two nations, yet Canada has not presented evidence of Shah's involvement.

Noted for his decisive and hardline approach, Shah has shaped BJP's prominence across India. His controversial policies include ending Jammu and Kashmir's semi-autonomy and easing citizenship for non-Muslims from neighboring countries, highlighting his influential role in India's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)