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Amit Shah Chairs Key Parliamentary Committee Meeting in Andaman Islands

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs' Parliamentary Consultative Committee in Port Blair, Andaman. The committee, comprising 30 MPs, serves as an informal advisory forum for discussing policies on internal security, border management, and governance. Following the meeting, Shah was scheduled to inaugurate an exhibition and lay the foundation for various development projects in the islands. The visit, which began on Friday, included a warm welcome by the Lieutenant Governor and local officials.

Key Points: Amit Shah Chairs MHA Parliamentary Committee in Andaman

  • Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting
  • Internal Security & Governance Dialogue
  • Development Projects Inaugurated
  • Two-Day Official Visit
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Amit Shah chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of MHA in Andaman

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting in Andaman, discussing security, governance, and development projects.

Amit Shah chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of MHA in Andaman
"The committee functions as an advisory body, facilitating dialogue on issues related to internal security, governance, border management, cybercrime and criminal justice reforms. - Official Statement"

Port Blair, January 3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Andaman and Nicobar.

The Meeting was held at the Hotel Sea-Princess in Wandoor, Andaman, where Members of Parliament from both Houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, discussed key issues within the ministry's purview with the Home Minister.

The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs serves as a forum for informal interactions between Members of Parliament and the Home Minister, along with Ministers of State, on the ministry's policies, programmes and implementation. The committee functions as an advisory body, facilitating dialogue on issues related to internal security, governance, border management, cybercrime and criminal justice reforms.

The committee comprises 30 Members of Parliament, including 14 from the Lok Sabha and 16 from the Rajya Sabha. Amit Shah is the chairman of the committee.

Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar also participated in the meeting.

Following the meeting, Shah will inaugurate an exhibition on the Naveen Nyaya Sanhita at the ITF field in Sri Vijaya Puram. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects of the Andaman and Nicobar administration at a function to be held at Netaji Stadium in Sri Vijaya Puram.

Amit Shah reached Andaman and Nicobar on Friday evening for a two-day visit of the islands.

He was warmly welcomed at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Sri Vijaya Puram by Lieutenant Governor (LG) Admiral DK Joshi, Chief Secretary of the islands, senior officials, and local PRI members.

"Hon' @HMOindia@AmitShahji on his two-day visit to New Andamans from 02 - 04 January 2026, was accorded a warm welcome today at Veer Savarkar International Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram by @Admiral_DK Joshi, alongwith CSANI @DGPANIslands, Snr. officers of @Andaman_Admin and PRI members," Lt. Governor's Secretariat, Andaman and Nicobar Islands wrote on X.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While it's positive that MPs are engaging, I hope the "informal interactions" lead to concrete action. The focus on cybercrime is crucial, but we need to see more public awareness campaigns for ordinary citizens.
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Priyanka N
Development projects for A&N are always welcome! The islands have so much potential for tourism and eco-friendly growth. Inaugurating the exhibition on new justice laws is also a good step for public outreach. 👍
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Aman W
Respectfully, I have a question. These committee meetings are important, but how much of the discussion and recommendations are made public? A little more transparency would build greater public trust in the process.
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David E
The logistical effort to hold this in Port Blair is significant. It shows a commitment to including all regions in governance dialogues. The security of our maritime borders is a top priority.
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Nisha Z
Hope the local PRI members' voices were heard strongly. Often, Delhi's plans don't align with ground realities in the islands. Development must be sustainable and protect the fragile ecosystem. 🌴

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