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Kiren Rijiju

Indian politician (born 1971)

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Kiren Rijiju: Indian politician (born 1971)
Kiren Rijiju is an Indian politician serving as 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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'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..
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'She is new': Kiren Rijiju's dig at Priyanka Gandhi over her comments on PM Modi's speech

Parliamentary 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..
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Watch: Om Birla takes a swing during Rajya Sabha vs Lok Sabha cricket match

Lok 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..
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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,..
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'Remarkable son of India': BJP counters Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira Gandhi's letter

Shrikant 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..
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Mahua Moitra writes to IPU against Union minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks in Lok Sabha

TMC 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..
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'Derogatory remarks': TMC MP Sagarika Ghose submits privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju

TMC 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..
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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge claims VP Dhankar 'persistently heckles' opposition in Rajya Sabha

Rajya 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..
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Rijiju remarks derogatory, says TMC, plans own privilege motion

Tensions 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..
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After Jagdeep Dhankhar, opposition guns for parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju


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'If opposition attacks dignity of chairman, we will protect' says, Kiren Rijiju over no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar

Union 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..
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In a first, opposition submits notice for VP's removal

The 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..
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'NDA has majority': Kiren Rijiju on opposition's no-confidence motion against Dhankhar

Union 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..
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'We should fight anti-India forces': Kiren Rijiju targets Sonia Gandhi on alleged Soros link


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'Why creating drama': BJP calls out opposition over Parliament logjam

The 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..
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Sambhal violence: LoP Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and others stage walkout in Lok Sabha

Some 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..
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'We can pass the bill even without discussion': Kiren Rijiju hits out at opposition over Parliament logjam

Minister 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...
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Parliament deadlock ends as Speaker agrees to oppn's demand for debate on Constitution

The 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..
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‘Lady SPG’: Photo of woman officer accompanying PM Modi goes viral

BJP 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..
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Waqf bill will be passed in winter session, says Kiren Rijiju

The 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,..
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'Very hurt': BJP's Kiren Rijiju on Mallikarjun Kharge's 'choice of words' for PM Modi

Union 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,..
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Kiren Rijiju: Zakir Naik spreading false propaganda on new waqf bill

Minority 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..
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'Spewing venoms by ... ': Kiren Rijiju calls out fugitive Zakir Naik over his new video on Waqf bill

Union minister Kiren Rijiju denounced Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for disseminating false claims about the Waqf bill. Rijiju emphasized the need for unity against such divisive figures. The Waqf..
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'Mere painting ... ': Union minister Kiren Rijiju rebuffs reports on Chinese incursion in Arunachal

Union minister Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of Chinese forces intruding into Indian territory, asserting that markings in undemarcated areas do not indicate encroachment. He acknowledged overlapping..
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'Bal buddhi': Kiren Rijiju's slams Rahul Gandhi for 'no dalit, tribal, OBC in Miss India list' comment

The union minister also accused Gandhi of stoking divisions in the country with his renewed remarks regarding the nationwide caste census.
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'No interference in freedom...': Kiren Rijiju backs Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, i.e., August 8, tabled the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.
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Rijiju reviews infra projects in Arunachal, calls for expediting projects under 'Buddhist Development Plan'


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Won't let Congress succeed in plan to stall House: Kiren Rijiju


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'Opposition's reaction during PM's speech is condemnable': BJP's Kiren Rijiju


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'PM Modi had predicted': Rijiju targets Congress after party reinstates Sam Pitroda

Prime Minister Modi hinted at Congress's strategic tactic by reinstating Sam Pitroda after his resignation, creating confusion and forcing opponents to react. The move aligns with Modi's past..
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Ahead of Lok Sabha Speaker election, Kiren Rijiju appeals for consensus


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'Positively looking forward for coordination to run parliament': Kiren Rijiju

The 18th Lok Sabha's first session commences with members taking oath. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju emphasizes coordination to ensure effective functioning. Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari..
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No breach in tradition, Congress conduct shameful, says Rijiju


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Kiren Rijiju on pro tem Speaker row: 'Feel ashamed that Congress talks like this...'

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijuju on Friday said that the government has followed the tradition and "violation of the system will be felt only by those who have not read the system".
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Union minister Kiren Rijiju meets Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge


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Need not pull each other down on basis of numbers, says Kiren Rijiju


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With focus on ‘inclusive governance’ Rijiju dismisses talk of persecution of minorities as 'propaganda'


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'Inspires no confidence': Jairam Ramesh on new parliamentary affairs minister

Jairam Ramesh said Kiren Rijiju as parliamentary affairs minister inspires no confidence.
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Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur, Kiren Rijiju retain their Lok Sabha seats

Union Home Minister Amit Shah won from his constituency of Gandhinagar in Gujarat with a mammoth margin of over 7 lakh votes, surpassing his 2019 victory margin of 5.55 lakh votes.
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'Could be due to...': IMD examining data after Delhi records 52.3 degrees Celsius at Mungeshwar

Temperature of 52.3°C in Delhi is very unlikely and senior officials in IMD have been asked to verify the news report, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said.
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Arunachal West, Arunachal Pradesh Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule

Nabam Tuki won the Arunachal West Lok Sabha seat with 47,954 votes, surpassing Subu Kechi. The constituency covers various districts and had a 72.89% voter turnout. Kiren Rijiju was also a candidate.
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Core promises kept, BJP eyes devpt plank

Rajnath Singh leads BJP's 2024 election manifesto meeting, emphasizing 'Developed India'. Nirmala Sitharaman, Arjun Munda, Kiren Rijiju, Bhupendra Patel discuss GYAN acronym, 'Jo Kaha so Kiya' chapter,..
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China nervous as India developing border areas: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Beijing's Arunachal claims


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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemns renaming of several areas in Arunachal Pradesh by China

Citing a media report that mentioned China's renaming of several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Congress chief Kharge said that when China resorts to such provocation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi..
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Condemn illegal names given to 30 places inside Arunachal Pradesh by China, says Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju condemns China's actions in Arunachal on Twitter. Kharge criticizes Modi govt for diversion. Katchatheevu dispute highlighted pre-Tamil Nadu polls, with accusations against Congress and TN..
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