After politics, it’s vedas and natural farming: Amit Shah outlines life beyond public office

In a rare moment of personal reflection, Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed his post-retirement aspirations during an interaction with women cooperative workers from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Known for his relentless political drive and deep influence within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shah offered a glimpse into a future far removed from the corridors of power.

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Speaking at the Sahkar Samvaad event in Ahmedabad, Shah stated that he intends to dedicate his life after politics to studying Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and Upanishads, and to the practice and promotion of natural farming. This marks a notable departure from the usual image of a career politician rarely discussing retirement.

He passionately spoke about the health and ecological consequences of chemical farming, citing a strong link between chemically-treated crops and rising lifestyle diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Drawing from personal experience, Shah said that natural farming on his own land had produced yields 1.5 times greater than conventional methods.

He highlighted the environmental advantages of organic practices, especially how they help preserve groundwater and soil health. Emphasising the role of earthworms, he criticised the extensive use of chemical fertilisers that disrupt natural ecosystems and degrade farm productivity.

Shah also spoke about his attachment to the Ministry of Cooperation, calling it a portfolio that deeply connects with the grassroots, the farmers, rural communities, and livestock, and suggested it was a responsibility he cherished even more than his role as Home Minister.

The event included stories from women involved in cooperative farming, showcasing the transformative impact of grassroots initiatives led by the ministry.