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Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader who has been the Union Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries in the Narendra Modi Cabinet since 2023 and 2024 respectively. He was also the Minister of Law and Justice from 2021 to 2023, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of State for Minority Affairs from 2019 to 2021. Rijiju was the Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019 in the first Narendra Modi Cabinet. Rijiju won the first Lok Sabha election in 2004 from the Arunachal West constituency when he defeated Arunachal Congress candidate Kamen Ringu with a margin of 47,424 votes. However, he lost the 2009 Lok Sabha polls from the same constituency against Congress candidate Takam Sanjoy by just 1,314 votes. Rijiju left the BJP to join the Congress after his defeat but later returned to the saffron party. Rijiju again won the Arunachal West seat in the 2014 and 2019 elections by defeating Congress candidates Takam Sanjoy and Nabam Tuki respectively. The BJP has again fielded Rijiju from Arunachal West against Congress candidate Nabam Tuki.

Kiren Rijiju

NDA meet concludes: Kiren Rijiju says PM Modi, JP Nadda will decide Vice President pick
India | Aug 07, 2025, 11:53 PM IST
Vice President election: Rijiju said it was unanimously decided that the NDA has given authorisation to start the process, including the selection of candidate to PM and leader of the house in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda.
Rijiju refutes Kharge's claim on CISF personnel's presence in House; Nadda offers 'tuition' to Oppn
India | Aug 05, 2025, 02:09 PM IST
Kharge also cited the example of BJP leaders Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj, saying the duo, during their tenures as the LoPs hailed disruptions as part of a vibrant 'democratic process'.
Opposition running away from discussion on Operation Sindoor, now putting precondition: Rijiju
India | Jul 28, 2025, 12:55 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju said if all are all prepared to hold a discussion of 'Operation Sindoor', why are Congress and opposition parties trying to run away from this discussion?

Lok Sabha to initiate proceedings to remove Justice Yashwant Varma: Kiren Rijiju
India | Jul 25, 2025, 06:08 PM IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Friday that it was a unanimous decision of all political parties to move unitedly in a case of perceived corruption in judiciary, asserting that Lok Sabha will take up the motion.
Govt ready to discuss in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju on Opposition raising Trump's claims on Op Sindoor
India | Jul 20, 2025, 02:51 PM IST
US President Donald Trump had repeatedly claimed that he played a role in bringing about a "ceasefire" on the hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Dalai Lama reincarnation issue: 'India refrains from religious stand on successor', says MEA
India | Jul 04, 2025, 08:26 PM IST
Dalai Lama reincarnation issue: MEA's statement follows closely on the heels of a significant declaration by the Dalai Lama, who, ahead of his 90th birthday on July 6, reaffirmed that the Gaden Phodrang Trust—established by him in 2015—holds sole authority to determine his future reincarnation.

Dalai Lama alone will decide his successor, says India in clear message to China
India | Jul 03, 2025, 01:24 PM IST
The Dalai Lama holds a deeply significant position not only for Tibetans but also for millions of his followers around the world. The decision regarding his successor lies solely with the Dalai Lama, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said in a statement.
Rijiju launches UMEED portal for management of waqf properties: 'Will work in transparent way'
India | Jun 06, 2025, 05:01 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju added that the UMEED Portal will add a new chapter in the history of Waqf property management and administration in India.
Arunachal man crosses flooded river on traditional rope bridge amid heavy rains, Rijiju shares video
Arunachal Pradesh | Jun 02, 2025, 04:57 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju, an MP from the West Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha seat, shared in a separate post that the Indian Air Force is launching the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission in coordination with the central armed forces, NDRF, and state government forces across the North East.

Kiren Rijiju leads delegation carrying Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Vietnam | Watch video
India | May 02, 2025, 04:47 PM IST
The UN Day of Vesak celebrations in Vietnam from May 6–8, 2025, honor the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha, promoting peace, compassion, and spiritual unity worldwide.
Kiren Rijiju dismisses 'unverified claims' over Waqf, slams Mamata Banerjee for 'fuelling violence'
India | Apr 16, 2025, 07:37 PM IST
Waqf Act: Referring to recent incidents in Murshidabad and other parts of Bengal, Rijiju claimed that the violence was a direct result of political rhetoric.
Amended Waqf Bill will ensure rights of women are protected: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes
India | Apr 03, 2025, 01:52 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha and said the Waqf Bill aims to accomplish unfulfilled tasks of previous governments. He sought the Opposition support in passing the Bill in Rajya Sabha.

Kiren Rijiju tables Waqf Bill, says even Parliament building would have been claimed | Top quotes
India | Apr 02, 2025, 05:45 PM IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. Opposition continues to protest and sloganeer against the bill.
Lok Sabha passes historic Waqf Amendment Bill | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Apr 03, 2025, 02:04 AM IST
Waqf Amendment Bill: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused opposition parties of misleading the Muslim community for decades for political gains. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rijiju questioned how long such tactics would continue.
Catholic Bishops' body backs Waqf Amendment Bill, asks MPs to support, Rijiju welcomes statement
India | Apr 01, 2025, 12:01 AM IST
The remarks from the leading organisation of Christian clerics come at a time when the government is pushing to bring the Waqf (Amendment) Bill for consideration of Parliament in the ongoing Budget Session.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 31, 2025
India | Mar 31, 2025, 08:18 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju claimed that some political parties and organisations were urging Muslims to wear black armbands during Ramzan and Eid to express their opposition to the proposed Waqf Bill.
Powerful people who have encroached upon Waqf properties are misguiding people: Kiren Rijiju
India | Mar 31, 2025, 02:21 PM IST
Speaking about the letter sent by the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) extending support to the Waqf Amendment Bill and requesting MPs in the state to do the same, Rijiju said that many organisations across religious lines are supporting the bill proposed by the central government.
Rajya Sabha adjourned as BJP, Congress MPs spar over Ramji Lal Suman’s remarks on Rana Sanga
India | Mar 28, 2025, 01:18 PM IST
BJP MP Dr Radha Mohan Das Agarwal raised the issue of Ramji Lal Suman's statement on Rajput king Rana Sanga and said, "We will not compromise on this issue until Congress and Ramji Suman ji apologise."
Congress, BJP spar over Muslim reservation in Karnataka, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
India | Mar 24, 2025, 12:54 PM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge said that nobody can change the Constitution drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar, and nobody can finish the reservation either.
Rijiju slams Opposition for causing ruckus over Waqf report in Rajya Sabha: 'Dissent notes attached'
India | Feb 13, 2025, 02:09 PM IST
Earlier, Kharge called the report 'farzi' and alleged that the dissent note of the Opposition members of the JPC was removed from the report. He also urged the Rajya Sabha Chairman to return the report to JPC.