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Who is Kiren Rijiju?

Kiren Rijiju

About Kiren Rijiju

Who is Kiren Rijiju?

Kiren Rijiju is an Indian politician from Arunachal Pradesh, affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has held various significant positions in the Indian government, including the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Minister of Law and Justice and Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries. Rijiju has been a key figure in promoting development and addressing regional issues in the North-Eastern states of India.
 
He won the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat for the third consecutive time making it his fourth win overall in the general elections. He defeated Congress candidate Nabam Tuki with
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Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress of 'diluting' provisions of Constitution

The important provisions of the constitution were amended to suit and protect the Congress family, the Union Minister added

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

Congress did not give Ambedkar his due, says Rijiju during debate in LS

Rijiju was the first speaker on the second day of the debate in the Lower House

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 3:03 PM IST

Uproar over Mahua's reference to judge Loya's death, Rijiju warns of action

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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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 6:57 PM IST

Rijiju calls for unity against anti-India forces, urges Congress to act

The minister also said that the government had informed the Congress that discussion on the Constitution will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on December 13-14 and in the Rajya Sabha on December 16-17

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 11:36 AM IST

Oppn MPs, Rahul Gandhi, stage walkout in Lok Sabha over Sambhal violence

Some of the Congress members also rose to their feet and Leader of the Opposition in the House Rahul Gandhi came to the isle in support of the protest

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 12:17 PM IST

High-stakes Constitution debate set for Dec 13-17 in Parliament's winter session

The ongoing winter session of Parliament, which commenced on November 25, has been marked by frequent adjournments, with both houses facing early disruptions

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 4:44 PM IST

Centre to meet party floor leaders today ahead of Parl's winter session

Meeting has been convened by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, leaders of Congress, Trinamool, DMK, Shiv Sena, BJD and others are expected to join

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2024 | 10:10 AM IST

Standard of debates dropped since Rahul Gandhi's entry in Lok Sabha: Rijiju

Rijiju claimed that many senior Congress MPs have told him they want debates and discussions, but the Leader of Opposition is not concerned because he cannot debate and reads chits given by some NGOs

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 4:13 PM IST

Standard of LS debates dropped since Rahul's entry in Parliament: Rijiju

Rijiju claimed that many senior Congress MPs have told him they want debates and discussions, but the Leader of Opposition is not concerned because he cannot debate

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 3:05 PM IST

Centre will manage Waqf property with accountability, transparency: Rijiju

He also expressed happiness that intellectuals and positive-minded individuals from the community support the amendment

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 7:50 AM IST

Cong prioritises vote bank over development, divides communities: Rijuju

The Union minister for minority affairs claimed the party prioritised its vote bank over development works

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Winter session of Parliament to be held from Nov 25 to Dec 20, says Rijiju

Rijiju said a special celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution will be held in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan on November 26

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2024 | 11:36 PM IST

Parl's joint committee on Waqf Bill will complete work on time: Rijiju

Waqf amendments have taken place earlier as well but no government has carried out such extensive consultations before be it during the amendments of 1954, 1995 or 2013

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 3:31 PM IST

Standing, consultative committees of Parl to be constituted soon: Rijiju

Addressing an event of his ministry here, he said in the past too, the standing committees and consultative committees have been formed around September 15 and there was no delay

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Updated On : 11 Sep 2024 | 6:35 PM IST

Minorities safest in India: Union minister Rijiju hits out at Rahul Gandhi

Rijiju said, "No matter the amount of effort made (Rahul Gandhi's speech), India cannot be defamed because India's Constitution and culture do not differentiate between people."

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Updated On : 11 Sep 2024 | 4:57 PM IST

'CM ignored sacred duty': Kiren Rijiju on Mamata govt's anti-rape bill

Kiren Rijiju accused Mamata Banerjee of exploiting the doctor's tragic death for political gain, alleging that the chief minister had 'failed to act' to prevent the crime

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Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 12:46 PM IST

Kolkata rape-murder: Matter of concern for everyone, says Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs arrived at the Bhubaneshwar airport on Saturday morning to attend the inauguration of Orientation programme for newly elected MLAs of 17th Odisha Assembly

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Updated On : 17 Aug 2024 | 12:19 PM IST

Kiren Rijiju launches 'Jiyo Parsi' scheme portal to stop population decline

The Jiyo Parsi scheme is a unique central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with the objective to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 10:01 PM IST

Oppn defaming country, refugees know India is safe for minorities: Rijiju

Six recognised minorities, technically and by definition we are minority but by no means, emotionally, socially.... no one in this country is minority, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju added

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 8:47 AM IST

Govt proposes JPC scrutiny over controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Opposition parties have criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it an attack on the Constitution, religious freedoms, and the federal structure of India

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Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 5:09 PM IST