Kiren Rijiju: News
Kiren Rijiju is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju comes from India’s eastern-most state’s West Kameng district. He did his BA from Hansraj College in 1995 and LLB from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, in 1998. Rijiju was a BJP MP in the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009, representing the Arunachal West constituency. After suffering a controversial defeat against Indian National Congress’s (INC) Takam Sanjoy in the 2009 General Elections, Rijiju made a brief switch to the Congress. He later returned to the BJP and was re-elected from the Arunachal West in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and found a place in the Narendra Modi cabinet. He served as Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019. In 2019 General Elections, Rijiju was elected the Lok Sabha MP for the third time and served as MoS for Youth Affairs & Sports and MoS for Minority Affairs from 2019 to 2021. In July 2021, Rijiju became the Minister for Law and Justice.
'Minorities in India are treated as hostages': Owaisi slams Rijiju
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi have clashed over the status of minorities in India.
Rijiju attends prayers for Dalai Lama's long life in Dharamshala
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the prayers for the long life of Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, in Dharamshala on Saturday.
'Stop...interfering': China warns India for backing Dalai Lama's succession plans
China has urged India to exercise caution in its words and actions, especially regarding Tibet-related issues.
Centre seeks consensus from all parties to impeach Justice Varma
The Indian government has started talks with political parties to reach a consensus on impeaching Justice Yashwant Varma, NDTV reported.
Monsoon Session of Parliament to begin on July 21
The monsoon session of the Parliament will start on July 21 and end on August 12, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday.
Congress cites Shashi Tharoor's own book to target him
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday took a veiled dig at party colleague Shashi Tharoor by sharing a page from the latter's own book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister.
'What does Congress want': Kiren Rijiju backs Tharoor
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has come out in support of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is facing backlash from his party for backing the government on 'Operation Sindoor.'
Tharoor's first reaction to key role in Centre's diplomatic outreach
Senior Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has been given a key role in India's diplomatic outreach program against terrorism.
Kerala Congress welcomes Tharoor's role in global Pakistan expose plan
The Kerala Congress has welcomed reports of senior party leader Shashi Tharoor's inclusion in an Indian parliamentary delegation.
Multi-party MPs to present world India's viewpoint on India-Pak conflict
A multi-party delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) will soon embark on a diplomatic mission to present India's stance on the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict.
'Credit war': Both Centre, opposition claim caste census their decision
The Indian government's decision to include caste counting in the next census has ignited a credit war.
Massive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared
Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.
'Watershed moment' for socio-economic justice: Modi hails Waqf Bill passage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill as a "watershed moment" in India's quest for socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth.
'If Waqf bill passed, we'll start nationwide movement': Muslim body
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a major organization representing Muslims in India, has registered its strong protest against the newly proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
'Even Parliament was claimed as Waqf, Modi stopped it': Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly defended the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.
Waqf Bill tabled in Lok Sabha; debate begins
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to amend existing laws on the administration of Waqf properties, has been tabled in Lok Sabha by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Even opposition backs Waqf bill in private, claims Kiren Rijiju
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today. The bill seeks to amend the 1995 Waqf Act and deal with problems in the management of Waqf properties.
Does BJP-led NDA have numbers needed to pass Waqf Bill
The amended Waqf Bill, which was sent to a joint parliamentary committee in August 2024, will reportedly be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Waqf bill report tabled in Rajya Sabha amid opposition uproar
The Joint Parliamentary Committee Report on the Waqf (Amendment) bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid massive protests by the opposition.
BJP moves privilege notice against Rahul over remarks on China
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to initiate breach of privilege proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he claimed that Chinese troops were on Indian soil.
Complaint against Sonia Gandhi over 'poor thing' remark on President
A complaint has been filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a Bihar court for her remarks against President Droupadi Murmu.
Budget session of Parliament to happen in 2 phases
The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament will be held in two phases from January 31 to April 4, 2025.
PM Modi calls 'injured' BJP MPs, inquires about health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were allegedly injured in a scuffle in Parliament.
'Parliament not...wrestling arena': BJP attacks Rahul after 2 MPs 'injured'
The ongoing political slugfest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar resulted in the injuries of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Thursday, allegedly as a result of a push by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Congress vs BJP in Parliament over Shah's Ambedkar 'fashion' remark
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions on Wednesday as Congress objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra files privilege notice against Kiren Rijiju
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has filed a privilege notice against Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
'You've attacked Constitution, changed its soul': Rijiju slams Congress
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused the Congress party of changing the essence of the Indian Constitution during a Lok Sabha debate.
'Ridiculing Savarkar by speaking about protecting Constitution': Rahul jabs BJP
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a debate commemorating 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution.
'Openly threatened me...': Moitra accuses Rijiju of violating parliamentary rules
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint with the Inter-Parliamentary Union against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha on Constitution debate today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on Saturday.
TMC's Sagarika moves privilege motion against Rijiju over 'unworthy' comment
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
'NDA has majority...': Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Dhankhar
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has hit back at the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
'Rahul enjoys creating tamasha, abusing PM': Rijiju on Adani protests
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for holding a mock interview over the Gautam Adani bribery case.
'Unite against anti-India forces': Rijiju on 'Sonia-Soros link'
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for unity against forces allegedly working against India after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was linked to the George Soros Foundation.
High-level probe launched after cash bundle found in Rajya Sabha
A high-level investigation has been launched after a cash bundle was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha.
'Lock and key...': Singhvi's dig amid cash row in Parliament
A controversy has erupted in the Rajya Sabha after a bundle of cash was allegedly found at Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat.
'Running around in colorful clothes': Rijiju on opposition's Parliament protest
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed the opposition for stalling the proceedings of the Parliament during the Winter Session.
Parliament winter session: Houses adjourned for 3rd day amid protests
The Winter Session of Parliament was disrupted for the third consecutive day on Thursday as opposition parties protested.
Government, opposition spar over Constitution Day speakers list
The Indian government and opposition parties are at loggerheads over the speakers' list for the Constitution Day event.
Winter Session begins today: Manipur, Waqf Bill may spark uproar
The winter session of Parliament will begin on Monday and will to conclude on December 20.
Karnataka minister's 'racist' comment against Kumaraswamy sparks row
Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has faced backlash for making a racially insensitive remark against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
'Don't become Congress's vote bank...': Rijiju's 'warning' to Muslims
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress of creating divisions among Hindus while appeasing Muslims.
'No Dalit' in Miss India, says Rahul: BJP debunks claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about the lack of Dalit, tribal, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) representation among Miss India winners.
Waqf Board Bill referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid opposition
The Union Minority Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, tabled a bill in the Parliament on Thursday proposing amendments to the law governing Waqf boards.
Monsoon session to begin today; Sitharaman to table Economic Survey
The Monsoon session of the Indian Parliament will begin on Monday, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the first Union Budget of the third Narendra Modi-led central government on Tuesday.