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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

Giriraj Singh weeps over communal case accused, says Hindus being suppressed

July 09, 2018 6:51 am

The BJP MP, who broke down while meeting the son of an arrested VHP leader, said he felt “helpless” for not being able to do anything in the matter despite being the local MP and his party being a part of NDA ruling coalition in the state.

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Giriraj Singh on Opposition unity: Supporters of Maoists, terrorists have united against NDA

June 04, 2018 6:31 pm

The BJP leader's remarks came a day after party spokesperson Sambit Patra claimed that the Grand Alliance was trying to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from returning to power just like terrorist and 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Hafiz Saeed.

Kashmir dialogue can't wait till the last bullet: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

Delhi Confidential: Lighter Side

March 28, 2018 2:01 am

On Tuesday, two women journalists approached Farooq Abdullah with microphones. He playfully pretended that he wanted to run away and said: “Someone please save me from these ladies.”

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Araria to become terrorism hub: Giriraj Singh

March 16, 2018 1:43 am

“The RJD has started a new political culture for its political ambitions... They have spawned an extremist ideology which is a danger not only to Bihar but also to the country in the coming days. It will become a hub of terrorism,” Giriraj Singh told reporters in Delhi.

RJD win will make Araria a haven for terrorists: Giriraj Singh

March 15, 2018 8:08 pm

In Araria, RJD's Sarfaraz Alam defeated his nearest BJP rival Pradip Kumar Singh by over 60,000 votes. The bye-election to the Araria seat was necessitated after the death of sitting RJD lawmaker Mohd Taslimuddin.

Bihar: Minister Giriraj Singh among 33 named in land sale forgery case

February 09, 2018 5:26 am

Complainant Ram Narayan Prasad, a resident of Aasdiha village under Danapur police station, has alleged that an ancestral plot of 60 decimal was sold thrice using “forged land rent receipts”.

Just like Shias, hope Sunnis too will back Ram Temple in Ayodhya, says Giriraj Singh

February 04, 2018 4:20 pm

The Union minister said he widely used social media to blunt the opposition's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP posted a thumping victory last year.

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Budget has given big thrust for MSME sector: Giriraj Singh

February 04, 2018 11:02 am

“The 2018-19 Budget has given a big thrust to MSME sector, to boost employment and economic growth. The Budget allocation has gone up this year from Rs 6,481.96 crore to Rs 6,552.61...," he said.

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Rahul Gandhi fond of reading scripts, claims Giriraj Singh; Congress hits back

October 08, 2017 5:03 pm

The UP state Congress reacted sharply to his comments alleging that since no development was visible during the BJP rule, its leaders were making "absurd" statements.

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Pakistan should take away Rohingyas: Giriraj Singh

September 20, 2017 4:17 am

“It will be better that Pakistan takes away Rohingya Muslims if Masood Azhar is so fond of them,” Giriraj told reporters on the sidelines of a summit organised by CII here