BJP President, Amit Shah on Saturday took charge as the Union Home Minister, two days after he was sworn-in following a landslide victory of the saffron party-led NDA.
Shah was received at the North Block office of the home ministry by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, and other senior officials.
The home minister is also holding a meeting with the officials to familiarize with the issues concerning the ministry, an official said.
Two newly appointed Ministers of state for home, G K Reddy and Nityananda Rai, also took charge Saturday.
(PTI)
