Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered a rare and personal insight into his post-retirement vision, revealing that he plans to immerse himself in India’s ancient scriptures the Vedas and Upanishads and dedicate time to promoting natural farming. At 60, the senior BJP leader, often regarded as one of India’s most tireless political figures, made this disclosure while speaking at the Sahkar Samvaad event in Ahmedabad.

Shah emphasized the health hazards of chemically grown crops, pointing to their links with cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He argued for a return to chemical-free agriculture, highlighting the benefits of natural farming for both human health and environmental sustainability. “Eating food grown without chemical fertilisers can eliminate the need for medicines,” he said.

Drawing from personal experience, Shah said that his own farm has seen 1.5 times higher yields since he adopted organic practices. He praised the ecological advantages of natural farming, explaining how it enhances water absorption and restores the natural structure of the soil. "Earthworms, which are essential for producing natural fertilisers, have been wiped out by chemical fertilisers. These creatures are nature’s own urea factories," he explained.

He also underscored the significance of the Ministry of Cooperation, calling it a responsibility that directly impacts farmers, villages, the poor, and animals. Shah’s reflections resonated with attendees, including women cooperative leaders from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, who shared their own grassroots stories of agricultural transformation.

Shah’s post-retirement plan stands in contrast to typical political paths, hinting at a quieter, spiritually enriched life rooted in ancient wisdom and sustainable living. His comments added a thoughtful dimension to a public figure largely known for his strategic political acumen and high-level governance roles.