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Kiren Rijiju Kiren Rijiju DOB: November 19, 1971

In the 2004 general election, Kiran Rijiju was elected as a member of the 14th Lok Sabha, representing the constituency of Arunachal West. Rijiju entered the Lok Sabha for the second time in 2014 from the Arunachal (West) constituency. In the 2009 general election, Rijiju was defeated by a very thin margin of 1314 votes by the Congress candidate under very controversial circumstances which witnessed massive violence amidst allegation of polling booth capturing by Congress Party. In the 2014 general election, Kiren Rijiju was again elected as a Member of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha, representing the Arunachal West constituency. Kiren Rijiju defeated Takam Sanjoy of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 43,738 votes. Immediately he found a place in Narendra Modi's first best of 45 Council of Minister's list.

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News | May 18, 2023, 10:22 PM IST

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Cabinet reshuffle: Arjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as Law Minister

News | May 18, 2023, 02:39 PM IST

Arjun Ram Meghwal appointed as new law minister of India. Meghwal will also get existing portfolios of Rijiju apart from the Law and Justice Ministry as a part of this rejig.

Modi Cabinet Reshuffle: Arjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as Law Minister

News | May 18, 2023, 02:53 PM IST

A major reshuffle has been done in the Narendra Modi cabinet today. Arjun Ram Meghwal has been made the new law minister of the country.

Does Kiren Rijiju pay too much attention to social media ?

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 30, 2023, 08:53 AM IST

Indian Law Minister Kiren Rijiju answered many questions about Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat. Kiren Rijiju remains in special discussions on the issue of the Constitution of India and the judiciary.

Kiren Rijiju in Aap Ki Adalat: Is Kiren Rijiju afraid of China?

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 30, 2023, 08:53 AM IST

Kiren Rijiju, India's Minister of Law and Justice, responded to many of Rajat Sharma's questions in Aap Ki Adalat.On the other hand, when Rajat Sharma questioned him about law and order, Rijiju openly expressed his views on this. See

Kiren Rijiju in Aap Ki Adalat: Does Kiren Rijiju stick around in every case ?

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 30, 2023, 08:55 AM IST

Minister of Law and Justice of India Kiren Rijiju answered many questions of Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat. Kiren Rijiju remains in special discussions on the issue of Constitution of India and Judiciary. On the other hand, when Rajat Sharma questioned him about law and order, Rijiju openly said..

Kiren Rijiju in Aap Ki Adalat: Kiren Rijiju wants control over the judiciary ? 

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 30, 2023, 08:58 AM IST

Minister of Law and Justice of India Kiren Rijiju answered many questions of Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat. on the other hand, when rajat sharma questioned him about law and order, rijiju openly expressed his views on this.

What did the law minister say about Rahul Gandhi and the BBC documentary?

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 30, 2023, 09:00 AM IST

In Aap Ki Adalat, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju spoke openly about Rahul Gandhi, the judiciary, China, and a controversial BBC documentary. Kiren Rijiju said that Rahul Gandhi's allegations regarding China are wrong. Congress doesn't even trust the words of the army.

Kiren Rijiju In Aap Ki Adalat: Law Minister revealed his connection with bollywood

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 29, 2023, 12:01 AM IST

Kiren Rijiju In Aap Ki Adalat : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju answered many questions of Rajat Sharma. He also answered questions related to China and Arunachal border. #KirenRijijuInAapKiAdalat #KirenRijiju

What did Kiren Rijiju say about the BBC documentary made on PM Modi?

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 30, 2023, 09:02 AM IST

What did Kiren Rijiju have to say about the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Modi?Law Minister Kiren Rijiju is the guest of the court this time. Kiren Rijiju has been in the headlines for the last several days regarding the Constitution and judiciary of India.

CJI NV Ramana praises Kiren Rijiju, says he takes quick decisions

News | Sep 05, 2021, 11:00 AM IST

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana recently praised Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in an event. He praised the Law Minister and in a satirical fashion, called him young and dynamic and one who takes quick decisions.

Centre's approach is zero tolerance to corruption, black money: Kiren Rijiju

News | Aug 07, 2021, 08:20 AM IST

Centre's approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is of zero tolerance to corruption and black money and the country has a sound legal framework backed by a strong institutional mechanism to deal with corruption, said Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Aug 06.

Kiren Rijiju takes charge as the Minister of Law and Justice

News | Jul 08, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

I am shifting to Law and Justice but the efforts will continue. Time at the sports department was memorable. The team was good. PM's vision of making India a sporting vision will be fulfilled: Kiren Rijiju, new Minister of Law and Justice

Aaj Ki Baat: Gold medal winner lifter Sunita Devi in Haryana cooks, washes utensils for a living

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 19, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Union Minister for Sports Kiren Rijiju has assured help to Strength Lifter and gold medalist Sunita Rani, who even after performing good at various national and international competitions, is struggling to make her daily needs meet.

Kiren Rijiju tests positive for COVID-19

News | Apr 18, 2021, 12:00 AM IST

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has tested positive for COVID-19. He took to Twitter handle and shared the information that he has tested positive for the virus.

Kiren Rijiju felicitates winners of Delhi Marathon 2021

News | Mar 07, 2021, 12:42 PM IST

After number of people displayed their determination and zeal to win, Delhi Marathon 2021 ended and turned out to be a great success.

Sports Ministry helps Meerut sportspersons in financial distress

Sports | Oct 08, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Sports Ministry of India has come forward to extend financial support to Uttar Pradesh boxer Sunil Chauhan and his brother, archer Neeraj Chauhan who were facing a financial crunch after their father lost his job due to coronavirus pandemic.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju unveils new logo of Sports Authority of India

Sports | Sep 30, 2020, 08:29 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju unveiled the new logo of Sports Authority of India on September 30. Explaining the idea behind the new logo

Manoj Sinha, Kiren Rijiju, Jitendra Singh lay foundation of Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex

News | Sep 12, 2020, 09:02 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and MoS PMO Jitendra Singh laid the foundation of Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex on September 12.

Prez Kovind confers National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 virtually

News | Aug 29, 2020, 02:19 PM IST

In a first of its kind, President Ram Nath Kovind conferred National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020, virtually on August 29 in New Delhi.

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