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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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Dhoni a patriot, Pakistan need not advise us on gloves row: Giriraj Singh

June 09, 2019 7:47 pm

Army landed in a controversy after sporting gloves embossed with a design of a dagger - which looked more like the Indian Army's insignia.

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Mamata's treatment towards her political opponents reminds of Kim Jong-un: Giriraj Singh

June 08, 2019 8:30 am

Giriraj Singh also said that the West Bengal CM has been displaying contempt for the country's federal structure and refuses to acknowledge Narendra Modi was the Prime Minister of India.

Giriraj Singh takes iftar swipe at Bihar allies Nitish Kumar and Ram Vilas Paswan, they hit back

June 05, 2019 3:40 am

Sources said that following the criticism, BJP chief and Union Home Minister Amit Shah dialled Singh and rebuked him for his tweets attacking NDA leaders.

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Giriraj Singh targets BJP, NDA leaders over Iftar party: 'Why not on Navratri?'

June 04, 2019 4:47 pm

Commenting on the pictures of the NDA leaders at the Iftar party, Singh asked: "why do we lag behind in following our own religion?"

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Portfolios: Rajnath Singh gets Defence; Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar get additional responsibilities

June 01, 2019 5:55 am

Rajnath Singh, the seniormost BJP leader in the Cabinet who was the home minister and number two in the previous government, was moved to Defence.

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BJP MP Giriraj Singh supports Baba Ramdev's remark on population control

May 28, 2019 2:06 pm

While addressing the media in Haridwar Sunday, Baba Ramdev said it was important to ensure that the country’s population does not exceed 150 crores in the next 50 years.

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Giriraj Singh: Mamata playing with Bengalis’ sentiment by refusing Centre’s help for Vidyasagar statue installation

May 17, 2019 3:32 am

The Union minister said Banerjee was staging a drama over the desecration of Vidyasagar’s bust.

EC issues showcause notice to Giriraj Singh for remark against Muslims

April 29, 2019 9:46 pm

The Election Commission said, prima facie, Giriraj Singh, who is contesting from Begusarai, has violated provisions of the model code and directions of the Supreme Court.

FIR against Giriraj Singh: My ancestors had no grave, you need space to bury

April 26, 2019 7:02 am

Singh is contesting from the Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency against the CPI’s Kanhaiya Kumar and RJD’s Tanveer Hassan.

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Giriraj blames Mevani for attacks on migrants in Gujarat, dalit leader hits back

March 30, 2019 4:02 pm

An indignant Mevani hit back saying he would sue the BJP leader for defamation and alleged that in the backdrop of the "silence" of the ruling BJP in Gujarat, during the anti-migrant violence, Giriraj's outbursts were tantamount to "ulta chor kotwal ko daante".