Kiren Rijiju
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Powerful people who have encroached upon Waqf properties are misguiding people: Kiren Rijiju
India | Mar 31, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTSpeaking 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.
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Rajya Sabha adjourned as BJP, Congress MPs spar over Ramji Lal Suman’s remarks on Rana Sanga
India | Mar 28, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTBJP 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."
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Congress, BJP spar over Muslim reservation in Karnataka, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm
India | Mar 24, 2025, 12:54 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge said that nobody can change the Constitution drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar, and nobody can finish the reservation either.
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Kiren Rijiju Slams Mamata's 'Mrityu Kumbh' Remark, Says Focus Should Be on Celebrating Sacred Event
News | Feb 19, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark on Mahakumbh 2025, calling it inappropriate and divisive, emphasizing the event's spiritual significance for millions of devotees.
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Rijiju slams Opposition for causing ruckus over Waqf report in Rajya Sabha: 'Dissent notes attached'
India | Feb 13, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTEarlier, 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.
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Tourists stranded in frozen lake in Arunachal, Kiren Rijiju shares video and advice to be careful
Arunachal Pradesh | Jan 06, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTTourists stranded in frozen lake: The video shared by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shows people stuck in the frozen lake at Arunachal Pradesh's picturesque Sela Pass.
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Rijiju offers 'chadar' at Ajmer Dargah on PM Modi's behalf during Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Rajasthan | Jan 04, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTKiren Rijiju offered a 'Chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on behalf of PM Modi during the 813th Urs, emphasising India's values of harmony, unity, and religious tolerance.
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Parliament Winter Session: Om Birla's comment over Kiren Rijiju's clothes leaves LS MPs in splits
News | Dec 14, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTOm Birla’s comment over Kiren Rijiju’s clothes leaves Lok Sabha MPs in splits as the house holds a special session on 75 years of Constitution. Watch to know more!
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Kiren Rijiju warns of action after Mahua's reference to judge Loya's death sparks uproar in LS
India | Dec 13, 2024, 07:56 PM ISTParticipating in a debate on 75 years of the the Indian Constitution, Moitra made a passing, but contentious, remarks on Loya's death as she attacked the ruling BJP for allegedly targeting institutions and opposition leaders to silence critical voices.
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Privilege motion moved against Kiren Rijiju for derogatory remarks against Opposition leaders
India | Dec 12, 2024, 08:44 PM ISTOpposition MPs are "not worthy of being in the House", Rijiju said on Wednesday while hitting out at opposition parties over their attacks on Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Congress attacking Dhankhar to divert attention from Soros issue: Kiren Rijiju
India | Dec 11, 2024, 03:05 PM ISTThe BJP alleged that the connection between US-based billionaire George Soros and the Nehru-Gandhi family runs deep, extending beyond Sonia Gandhi’s 'role'.
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Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'
India | Dec 10, 2024, 06:44 PM ISTUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the opposition's move was extremely regretteble and that government was proud of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
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Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament | Check key bills listed
India | Nov 25, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTThe Winter Session of the Parliament is set to start from Monday. The government has listed 16 bills for consideration. The session will run till December 20. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that govt would discuss any issue, adding that only request is house should run well.
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Ahead of Winter Session of Parliament, govt to convene all party meeting on Sunday
India | Nov 19, 2024, 11:52 AM ISTThe Winter Session of the Parliament will start on November 25 and will continue till December 20. The latest session may see debates on the Waqf Amendment Bill, a JPC for which was formed in the Monsoon Session. The session may also see discussions on 'One Nation, One Election.'
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'We must stand united': Rijiju criticises opposition's silence over attack on Hindu temple in Canada
India | Nov 05, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTSignificantly, it is pertinent to note that earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi also strongly condemned the recent attack on the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton by Khalistani extremists.
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Congress reduced minority affairs ministry to 'Muslim affairs' ministry: Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 07, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTKiren Rijiju alleged that Congress during its rule had turned the minority affairs ministry to 'Muslim affairs' ministry. He also slammed Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the USA.
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Kiren Rijiju refutes reports of China's PLA incursion into Arunachal: 'Mere painting of marks...'
India | Sep 09, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasizes that overlapping patrols in undemarcated areas do not equate to territorial encroachment and reaffirms India's commitment to border security.
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Rahul Gandhi pitches for Dalits in Miss India contest, gets called out by Rijiju for ‘Bal Budhi'
India | Aug 25, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTRahul Gandhi made the remark during a 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan', while pressing for a nationwide "caste census". The former Congress chief said that without the participation of 90 per cent of its people, the country cannot operate.
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Kiren Rijiju proposes sending Waqf Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary panel
India | Aug 09, 2024, 06:14 AM ISTOwing to the objections from the Opposition, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was not passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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201 Indian pilgrims died during Haj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt informs Lok Sabha
India | Jul 25, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTMore than 70 per cent of the total fatalities have occurred among pilgrims aged 60 and above, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju informed the Lok Sabha.