Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has served as the Minister of Law and Justice in the Government of India and is known for his advocacy of legal reforms and modernization of the judiciary. Rijiju has been an active voice in the Indian parliament, where he has often expressed his views on various socio-political issues, including minority rights and property laws. Recently, he has been in the news for his comments regarding proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, which he claims are necessary to eliminate corruption in the management of waqf properties, a stance that has drawn criticism from several Muslim groups who perceive these changes as politically motivated.
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Kiren Rijiju is the Union parliamentary affairs minister who announced the debate on the no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Rijiju sets March 9 debate on no-confidence against Om Birla; Nehru’s 1954 message resurfaces | India News
India· 2026-02-15
Kiren Rijiju is a Union Minister who echoed remarks made by Nirmala Sitharaman regarding India's position.
Budget sets total expenditure at Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27 as govt balances growth with fiscal discipline: FM SitharamanIndia· 2026-02-11
Kiren Rijiju commented on the actions of the former army chief regarding a speech in Parliament.
Row over former Indian army chief's unpublished memoir
United Kingdom· 2026-02-05Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of 'stalling' the debate.
Parliament Winter Session concludes: Inside the 19 days of turbulence — key bills passed, debates missed | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-19
Kiren Rijiju, the minority affairs minister, reiterated that there can be no extension of the deadline for waqf registration.
Details of over 5.17L waqf properties uploads on central site as deadline ends | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-07Kiren Rijiju conveyed the govt’s willingness for the discussion, but offered no timing.
Parliament truce: Govt agrees to SIR debate on Dec 9; Rijiju blames oppn for logjam | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-03
Kiren Rijiju explained the need to widen the scope of the discussion on Election Commission reforms.
No more adjournments? Govt agrees to opposition's demands; Lok Sabha to discuss electoral reforms next week | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-02
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has said Vande Mataram should be discussed.
Policy, Politics… Paralysis? - The Times of IndiaIndia· 2025-12-01
Kiren Rijiju told the opposition he would consult key government functionaries regarding their demands.
Winter session starts today, SIR likely to make it stormy | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-01
Kiren Rijiju accused Rahul Gandhi of defaming India’s institutions to divert attention from political setbacks.
‘Same method in MP, Chhattisgarh’: Rahul Gandhi escalates ‘vote theft’ charge; hits out at BJP, EC | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-09
Kiren Rijiju is a union minister who reacted to the viral video of Ameana Finds.
‘You’re growing up in trash’: Russian tourist confronts Indian kids littering on streets; Union minister Rijiju reacts to viral video | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-10-12
Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi for making remarks against India while abroad.
‘Indira never spoke outside’: Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over Colombia comments; questions Congress’s free speech usage | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Kiren Rijiju is a Union minister who will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Zubeen Garg's cremation.
'No scope for any chance of politics': Why Assam govt ordered 2nd autopsy on music icon Zubeen Garg | Guwahati NewsIndia· 2025-09-23
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the funeral.
Zubeen Garg's final journey: Thousands gather to bid farewell to Assam's beloved singer amid huge public mourning - top developments | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-23
Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi's leadership and claimed that the youth support Prime Minister Modi.
'Wake up at 4am, delete 2 voters': Rahul Gandhi's 'chunaav ka chaukidaar' jibe amid 'vote chori' claims; BJP hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-19
Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling him a 'darling of Pakistan'.
Asia Cup row: BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over Shahid Afridi remarks; Congress hits back with old pic | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-16
Kiren Rijiju claimed that many opposition parties voted for the NDA candidate.
Cross-voting in VP election? Radhakrishnan's victory margin puts question mark on opposition's unity | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-09
Kiren Rijiju was present at the Business Advisory Committee meeting earlier in the day.
VP polls: NDA's CP Radhakrishnan vs INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy - What’s happened so far, who has edge? | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-08
Kiren Rijiju, the Union minority affairs minister, stated that tribals will be kept out of the ambit of the proposed Uniform Civil Code.
Tribals to be kept out of UCC ambit: Rijiju | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-31
Union minister Kiren Rijiju reported an incident involving a vehicle that fell into a river near Drass.
Rain fury in J&K: Roads washed away, flood alerts sounded - 10 scary videos that show devastation | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-26
Kiren Rijiju, the Union parliamentary affairs minister, criticized Rahul Gandhi for making his own MPs uncomfortable with his remarks.
'When he speaks, his MPs get uncomfortable': Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi; takes George Soros dig at Congress | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-24
Kiren Rijiju is a Union minister who criticized Rahul Gandhi's credibility in a veiled attack.
'Spoiled brat': Rijiju's veiled attack at Rahul over 'vote chori' charge; shares CSDS apology | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-23Kiren Rijiju, along with other BJP MPs, moved to block opposition MPs from approaching Amit Shah during the protests.
Bills for removal of PM, CMs, ministers tabled in Lok Sabha, sent to JPC | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-21
Kiren Rijiju criticized the opposition's conduct during the session.
Monsoon session: Oppn MPs tear copies of three key bills; throw bits of paper at Amit Shah | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-20
Kiren Rijiju is a union minister who reported on Modi's appeal to support Radhakrishnan.
INDIA bloc continues SIR protest: Telangana Congress demands urea for farmers; ruckus adjourns parliament | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-19
Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about Operation Sindoor, stating that there is a limit to lying.
'There is a limit to lying': Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over Operation Sindoor remarks; cites IAF chief’s rebuttal | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-10
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju clarified Modi's reference to BJP-led NDA's ongoing success.
Amit Shah now India's longest-serving home minister | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-05
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the Operation Sindoor debate would take priority.
SC to take up SIR today: 35 lakh voters untraceable, opposition mounts pressure on govt – controversy explained in 10 points | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-28Kiren Rijiju reiterated that the government was ready to discuss all issues including the Pahalgam attack.
Rajnath Singh to initiate debate on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha on Monday | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-25
Kiren Rijiju was mentioned as having skipped a meeting without directly informing Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s health reason for departure; says ‘he’s a healthy man’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-22
