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Born 08 September 1952
Age 72
Birth Place Barahiya, Bihar, India
Profession Politician
Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
In Office Union Minister Of Rural DevelopmentGovernment Of India 7 July 2021 - 9 June 2024, Union Minister Of Animal Husbandry, Dairying And FisheriesGovernment Of India 30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021, Union Minister Of State (Independent Charge) For Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019, Union Minister Of State For Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises 9 November 2014 - 3 September 2017Serving With Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary From 5 July 2016, Minister Of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Government Of Bihar 26 November 2010 - 16 June 2013, Minister Of Cooperatives, Government Of Bihar 18 April 2008 - 26 November 2010, Member Of Bihar Legislative Council 7 May 2002 - 6 May 2014
Residence New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Giriraj Singh BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 13 Jan 2025

BJP leader Giriraj Singh is known for his dynamic and often controversial presence in Indian politics. Born on September 8, 1952, in Barahiya, Bihar, Singh's political journey is marked by his strong advocacy of the BJP's ideological tenets and his vocal stance on various national issues. In the ...2024 Lok Sabha elections, Giriraj Singh who bagged a Lok Sabha election victory from Bihar's Begusari won the elections with 81480 votes. Singh defeated Communist Party of India leader Abdesh Kumar Roy. Singh's political career began in the early 1980s, rooted in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the BJP. His early association with the RSS significantly influenced his political beliefs and strategies. His rise in the political arena was marked by his commitment to the BJP's agenda and his effective organizational skills, especially in his home state of Bihar. Giriraj Singh first gained significant political exposure when he was given a ministerial berth in the Bihar government. His tenure as a state minister was marked by his focus on development projects and his outspoken nature on various policy issues. He played a key role in advocating for and implementing policies that resonated with the BJP's broader development and nationalistic agenda. In 2014, Singh's political career took a national turn when he was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, from the Nawada constituency in Bihar. His election to the national legislature was a testament to his growing influence within the BJP and his appeal among the party's base. In Parliament, Singh has been known for his forthright speeches and his active participation in debates on a range of issues, from agriculture and rural development to national security and social welfare. Controversy has often surrounded Singh, particularly due to his outspoken remarks on sensitive issues, including religious conversions, national security, and immigration. His statements have frequently sparked debates and drawn both criticism and support, reflecting his polarizing yet influential persona in Indian politics. In 2019, following the BJP's decisive victory in the general elections, the Begusarai MP was appointed as the Union Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet. In this role, he has been instrumental in promoting and implementing policies aimed at boosting the agricultural and fisheries sectors, with a focus on enhancing productivity, sustainability, and farmers' income.

Giriraj Singh PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse	Uma Sinha
Education	Magadh University

POSITIONS HELD BY Giriraj Singh

Position	Tenure
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha	N/A
Minister of Rural Development	7 July 2021 - Present
Minister of Panchayati Raj	7 July 2021 - Present
Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying	30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021

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GIRIRAJ SINGH NEWS

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Delhi Confidential: Spread The Word

October 09, 2023 8:33 am

Taking a leaf out of his colleague’s book, Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday met YouTubers in his constituency, Begusarai, in Bihar.

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BJP MPs from Bengal to meet Union minister Giriraj over ‘graft’ in implementation of schemes

October 02, 2023 5:17 am

The protest will coincide with TMC's protest at Rajghat in Delhi.

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Delhi Confidential: In Absentia

October 02, 2023 4:05 am

In April, too, when a TMC delegation led by Abhishek Banerjee had reached Krishi Bhawan, Singh was not present.

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Abhishek Banerjee demands Union Minister Giriraj Singh’s arrest over children’s death in Bankura

October 01, 2023 5:52 pm

Speaking to reporters outside the Kolkata airport before boarding a flight to Delhi, Banerjee said a full-fledged probe must be initiated over the deaths.

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At cleanliness drive launch, Giriraj suggestion: Process human hair and urine, spray on crops

September 16, 2023 3:36 am

Singh, speaking at the virtual launch event of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign from Friday till October 2 gave two suggestions to improve sanitation.

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Delhi Confidential: Political Pitch

September 16, 2023 3:33 am

A former IFS officer, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri seems to have picked up some new skills in his political innings.

Delhi Confidential: Talking Tough

August 22, 2023 3:58 am

“Power is important not only in time but also in memories. Nitish-babu, time will take account of everyone,” Giriraj Singh, who had served as a minister under Nitish when JD(U) was part of the BJP-led NDA in Bihar, said.

By abusing Modi, Rahul is now on a gaali yatra: Minister

June 02, 2023 3:57 am

“At least, he remembered God (in reference to the speech made in the US). Everyday, he is into the politics of appeasement. He went to Iftaar or wore a topi (skull cap). He now wears a janev on his coat and takes the name of Brahma," he said.

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Gujarat confidential: ‘Professor’ Paatil

June 02, 2023 3:52 am

Gujarat BJP president C R Paatil on Tuesday addressed a 'Bruhad Karobari' (extended executive) of Mehsana district at the party's state headquarters, Shree Kamalam, in Gandhinagar.

Lal Bahadur Shastri should be remembered for Green Revolution, M S Swaminathan was only 'his tool': Giriraj Singh

June 01, 2023 4:53 pm

Awarded with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, Professor M S Swaminathan has been known for spearheading the Green Revolution in India by introducing high-yielding wheat and rice varieties in India.

H-1B $100,000 entry fee explained: Who pays, who’s exempt, and what’s still unclear?

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The White House's decision to impose a $100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa holders has sparked worry among Indian tech workers and students. While uncertainties remain about its implementation and exemptions, major tech companies have cautioned employees against traveling. The policy could lead to a shift towards other visa categories and potentially change the STEM immigration pipeline.

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