Kiren Rijiju
Indian politician (born 1971)
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Kiren Rijiju is an Indian politician who is serving as the 28th Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and 7th Minister of Minority Affairs since 2024. He was the Cabinet Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries in the Government of India from 2023 to June 2024 and a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from Arunachal West since 2014 and from 2004 to 2009. Earlier, he served as the Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019, Minister of State for Minority Affairs from 2019 to 2021, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs from 2019 to 2021 and the Law minister from 2021 to 2023.
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'Land not being used for poor Muslims': Kiren Rijiju explains two 'main objectives' of Waqf ActUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the Waqf Act, stating its aims are to benefit poor Muslims and prevent property misuse, highlighting India's vast Waqf properties. He cited past Congress-era..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Anti-Waqf Act protests: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visibly inciting violence, says Kiren RijijuIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rijiju’s selfie with Abdullahs fuels Omar-Mehbooba fightIndiaTimes - Published | |
'He wanted to get picture with me': Omar Abdullah defends tulip garden meet with Kiren RijijuIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Sense of alienation within Muslims': Mehbooba Mufti slams Omar-Rijiju tulip garden strollKashmiri politicians are criticizing Omar Abdullah for his interactions with Union ministers, especially after the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti condemned Abdullah's welcome to Kiren Rijiju,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Direct assault on Muslims': Waqf Act sparks uproar in J&K assembly for second dayThe Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly is witnessing turmoil over the Waqf Amendment Act. Mehbooba Mufti of PDP voiced strong opposition, emphasizing the Act's impact on the rights of Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After tulip stroll with Rijiju, Waqf thorns sprout for Omar AbdullahJ&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's morning walk with Union Minister Kiran Rijiju sparked opposition uproar in the assembly. This occurred after the rejection of a motion to discuss the Waqf law, which..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RS passes waqf bill 128-95 as BJD boosts NDA numbersThe Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after a 15-hour debate, with 128 votes in favor and 95 against. The bill, already approved by the Lok Sabha, now awaits the President's assent. Minority..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘17 hours, zero disruptions’: Rijiju hails record Rajya Sabha debate on Waqf Bill, rebuts Sonia’s ‘bulldozed’ claimIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rijiju plays up church backing to seek support for waqf billKiren Rijiju highlighted the support of Christian bodies for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, citing the case of 600 Christian families from Munambam, Kerala, contesting the Waqf board's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf bill seeks to complete unfinished tasks of previous governments: Kiren RijijuMinority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju refuted the opposition's claims about the new waqf law being anti-Muslim. He emphasized that the legislation aims to improve the management of waqf properties and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Jumla party’s only agenda is to divide country': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Waqf Amendment BillWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre over the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a move to divide the country. Union minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill, which the opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kiren Rijiju blasts opposition over Waqf Amendment Bill: 'Even the building we're sitting in...'Introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday targeted UPA government's 2013 amendment in the Waqf Act, questioning the powers provided under section..DNA - Published | AAP issues whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs as Waqf Amendment Bill set to move to Rajya SabhaThe Aam Aadmi Party issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members for the Waqf Amendment Bill discussion. Both NDA and opposition have directed their members to vote accordingly on the bill introduced by..IndiaTimes - Published |
Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha amid opposition: Key pointsThe BJP-led central government tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament amid opposition from the INDIA bloc, incorporating suggestions from the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Union minister Kiren..IndiaTimes - Published | Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Om Birla asks Kiren Rijiju to introduce Waqf Bill in ParliamentWaqf Amendment Bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Om Birla asks Kiren Rijiju to introduce Waqf BillDNA - Published |
'Political parties are trying to mislead people': Kiren Rijiju slams opposition over Waqf amendment billUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemns opposition groups for allegedly misleading people about the Waqf Amendment Bill. He urges all political parties to participate in..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Lied to Parliament': Kharge attacks Nadda & Rijiju amid row over quota, DK Shivakumar's Constitution remarkCongress leader Malliakarjun Kharge intends to pursue legal action against BJP's JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju for allegedly making false claims that Congress is providing reservations based on religion in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Muslim literacy, participation of women in workforce up: RijijuThe government informed Parliament that the literacy rate among Muslims has risen to 79.5% in 2023-24, although it remains below the 80.9% rate for all religious groups. Additionally, the participation..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi has hands-on approach to resolve Manipur issue: Kiren RijijuPrime Minister Narendra Modi is taking a hands-on approach to solving the ethnic violence issue in Manipur, aiming for a long-term solution. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted the government's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Three-language policy in NEP is good for whole country, says Union minister Kiren RijijuUnion minister Kiren Rijiju supports the three-language policy in the New Education Policy, asserting that it benefits the entire country. Amidst opposition from the Tamil Nadu government, Rijiju..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Not right to bulldoze our views': Kharge accuses govt of removing dissent notes on Waqf Bill JPC reportThe Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha, accusing the government of removing dissenting notes from the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Union minister Kiren Rijiju denied the claims,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I am ST, PM Modi is OBC': Kiren Rijiju gives point-by-point rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha speechUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju countered Rahul Gandhi's remarks on caste representation and claimed the Prime Minister is the most prominent OBC leader. He questioned Congress's history with Tribal,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Be cautious': Kiren Rijiju shares video of tourists stuck in frozen Arunachal lakeTourists at Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh had a close call when a frozen lake they were on collapsed. Quick-thinking bystanders rescued them. Union minister Kiren Rijiju warned travelers of such..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rijiju carries 'unity' message, offers PM Modi's 'chaddar' at Ajmer dargahUnion minister Kiren Rijiju presented an embroidered chaddar on behalf of PM Narendra Modi at the Ajmer Dargah, continuing a 11-year tradition. This symbolic gesture occurs amid a lawsuit from Hindu..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh to offer 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif DargahDefence minister Rajnath Singh will present a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, marking the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The offering will be delivered by Munavvar Khan. Union..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Marham bhi lagaya toh kaanto ki nokh se': Owaisi's shayari jab on PM Modi’s 'chadar' for Ajmer DargahAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes PM Modi for sending a ceremonial chadar to Ajmer Sharif Dargah, calling it insincere amid disputes over mosques and dargahs. He highlights discrimination against..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘PM Modi's message of peace’: Kiren Rijiju presents 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif DargahUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah to present a chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing the message of peace and unity. The gesture marked the 11th time PM Modi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Have you learnt Karate to beat up MPs?': Kiren Rijiju to Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP blames LoP for injury"This might be on your camera. I was trying to go inside through the Parliament entrance, but BJP MPs were trying to stop me, push me and threaten me. This has happened... Yes, this has happened..DNA - Published | 'She is new': Kiren Rijiju's dig at Priyanka Gandhi over her comments on PM Modi's speechParliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju responded to Priyanka Gandhi's criticism of PM Modi's speech, saying her newness to Parliament might hinder her understanding. Rijiju defended Modi's remarks..IndiaTimes - Published |
Watch: Om Birla takes a swing during Rajya Sabha vs Lok Sabha cricket matchLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla showed off his cricketing skills in a friendly match against the Rajya Sabha Chairman XI. The match, part of the TB Mukt Bharat campaign, saw MPs from across parties..IndiaTimes - Published | Rijiju takes on opposition for claims of 'suppression of minorities'During a Lok Sabha debate, Kiren Rijiju, India's minority affairs minister, countered opposition claims of minority suppression. He highlighted India's historical record of equal voting rights,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Remarkable son of India': BJP counters Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira Gandhi's letterShrikant Shinde, citing Indira Gandhi's 1980 letter praising Savarkar, questioned Rahul Gandhi's stance. Gandhi countered, recounting Indira Gandhi's disapproval of Savarkar's alleged plea for..IndiaTimes - Published | Mahua Moitra writes to IPU against Union minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks in Lok SabhaTMC MP Mahua Moitra filed a complaint with the Inter-Parliamentary Union against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, alleging he threatened her during a Lok Sabha debate on the Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Derogatory remarks': TMC MP Sagarika Ghose submits privilege motion against Kiren RijijuTMC MP Sagarika Ghosh submitted a privilege motion against Union minister Kiren Rijiju for derogatory remarks towards opposition leaders. Rijiju's comments deemed opposition MPs "unworthy" of their..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge claims VP Dhankar 'persistently heckles' opposition in Rajya SabhaRajya Sabha saw a clash between the ruling and opposition parties. Congress leader Kharge accused Chairman Dhankar of stifling opposition voices. BJP connected Congress to investor George Soros. TMC MP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rijiju remarks derogatory, says TMC, plans own privilege motionTensions escalate in the Indian Parliament as the Trinamool Congress prepares to file a privilege motion against Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The TMC alleges Rijiju made disparaging remarks about..IndiaTimes - Published | After Jagdeep Dhankhar, opposition guns for parliamentary affairs minister Kiren RijijuIndiaTimes - Published |
'If opposition attacks dignity of chairman, we will protect' says, Kiren Rijiju over no-trust motion against Jagdeep DhankharUnion minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress party's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, defending Dhankhar's integrity and accusing the opposition of disrespecting the..IndiaTimes - Published | In a first, opposition submits notice for VP's removalThe INDIA opposition bloc has initiated a motion to remove Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar from his role as Rajya Sabha chairman, citing partisan conduct. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju..IndiaTimes - Published |
'NDA has majority': Kiren Rijiju on opposition's no-confidence motion against DhankharUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing the NDA's majority and Dhankhar's commitment to public welfare. Rijiju..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We should fight anti-India forces': Kiren Rijiju targets Sonia Gandhi on alleged Soros linkIndiaTimes - Published |
'Why creating drama': BJP calls out opposition over Parliament logjamThe BJP criticized opposition protests outside Parliament, characterizing them as disruptive theatrics. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned the Congress party's actions, while BJP MP..IndiaTimes - Published | Sambhal violence: LoP Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and others stage walkout in Lok SabhaSome of the Congress members also rose to their feet and the Leader of the Opposition in the House Rahul Gandhi came to the isle in support of the protest. While the protest was on, Parliamentary..DNA - Published |
'We can pass the bill even without discussion': Kiren Rijiju hits out at opposition over Parliament logjamMinister Kiren Rijiju criticizes the opposition for disrupting Parliament, emphasising that the government could pass bills without discussion due to its majority but chooses not to for propriety...IndiaTimes - Published | Parliament deadlock ends as Speaker agrees to oppn's demand for debate on ConstitutionThe government and opposition parties resolved the parliamentary deadlock on Monday, with a consensus to ensure smooth functioning in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Lady SPG’: Photo of woman officer accompanying PM Modi goes viralBJP MP Kangana Ranaut shared a photo of a woman commando walking behind PM Modi and Minister Kiren Rijiju, sparking discussions about women empowerment in elite security forces. The image highlights..IndiaTimes - Published | Waqf bill will be passed in winter session, says Kiren RijijuThe government is determined to pass the waqf amendment bill in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, despite opposition from some quarters. The bill aims to reform the functioning of waqf boards,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Very hurt': BJP's Kiren Rijiju on Mallikarjun Kharge's 'choice of words' for PM ModiUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge had called Modi "chief of liars" at a Jharkhand rally,..IndiaTimes - Published | Kiren Rijiju: Zakir Naik spreading false propaganda on new waqf billMinority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for his statements on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024. Rijiju accused Naik of disseminating false information and..IndiaTimes - Published |
