Happy Birthday Amit Shah: Here are some rare snaps of the 'Chanakya of BJP'

As BJP chief Amit Shah turns 55, let us take a look at some of the rare photos of the 'Chanakya of BJP'.

Then Uttar Pradesh BJP incharge Amit Shah attends a prayer meeting for Uttarakhand flood victims. (File Photo | PTI) 

Then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi being garlanded by State Home Minister Amit Shah after his election as Gujarat Cricket Association president at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat Minister Amit Shah with his wife arrives at Sardar Patel airport in Ahmedabad. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat Minister Amit Shah filing his nomination papers for Gujarat Assembly Elections. (File Photo | PTI)

Amit Shah being taken to a court by CBI officials in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, in Ahmedabad. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, raising hands with Narhari Amin (C) and Amit Shah. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal and Amit Shah watch second T20 cricket match between India and Pakistan at Sardar Patel Stadium. (File Photo | PTI)

Then Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah waves to his supporters after his release from Ahmedabad Central Jail. (File Photo | PTI)

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with party's senior leader Gopinath Munde and Amit Shah during the BJP National Office Bearer and States President's meet. (File Photo | PTI)

Then BJP President Rajnath Singh with UP BJP incharge Amit Shah offering donation for Uttarakhand flood victims with party workers. (File Photo | PTI)