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Kiren Rijiju
BJP
DOB
19 Nov 1971
Age
54 years
birth palce
Nafra, Distt. West Kameng (Arunachal Pradesh)
profession
Politician
Kiren Rijiju biography
Kiren Rijiju has been one of the key ministers in Narendra Modi cabinet since the BJP came into power in 2014. In 2024, Rijiju has also been given the charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. In the previous BJP government, Rijiju held the portfolios of Food Processing Industries, Earth Sciences, Law and Justice, Youth Affairs and Sports as an independent Charge; and was a Minister of State (MoS) for Minority Affairs.
Rijiju, who is a member of the Parliament in Lok Sabha from Arunachal West. Rijiju, 51, took over as law minister in July 2021. He was promoted to a Cabinet rank from being a junior minister with independent charge of Youth Affairs and Sports. His elevation came as a surprise for many since Rijiju, even as a law graduate, was an outsider to the legal fraternity.
Things went against Rijiju after he took on the judiciary on several issues from the appointment of judges and accountability to court vacations. When the judiciary had complained of a delay in the appointment of judges, Rijiju had said, “If the government is sitting on files, then don’t send the files.”
Rijiju's criticism drew a sharp response from the Supreme Court, rekindling the debate on the collegium system of appointing judges. It was during his time as law minister that in an unprecedented move, the collegium made the objections of the government public.
However, as the Minister of Law and Justice, Rijiju introduced a number of reforms, such as the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), which aims to make the appointment of judges more transparent and accountable. He has also introduced the Whistleblowers Protection Act, which aims to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.
In the BJP government, Rijiju has held a number of ministerial positions before taking up as the Minister of Law and Justice. He was the Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2017. In 2017, he was appointed as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports.
Born on November 19, 1971 in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, Rijiju is a member of the Nyishi tribe. He studied at St. Edmund's School, Shillong and then at Hansraj College, Delhi University, where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. He also holds a law degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Rijiju began his political career in 1999, when he was elected to the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Dibang Valley constituency.
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Kiren Rijiju personal life
Spouse
Joram Rina Rijiju
Education
Graduate
netWorth
₹1,52,79,000
KIREN RIJIJU NEWS
Rijiju: Opposition stalled debate on air pollution, we were ready for it
December 20, 2025 5:48 am
“We wanted to discuss pollution, the Opposition had asked for it but the Congress said it is not important; they created a ruckus so we could not have a discussion on pollution. That is a slight regret,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said.
Uproar in Lok Sabha over ‘anti-Modi’ slogan at rally, Rijiju demands Congress apology
December 16, 2025 1:50 am
There could be nothing more humiliating or unfortunate for the people of the country than an insult to PM Modi, Rijiju said, who not only represented the wishes of 140 crore people but also commands respect across the world.
PM Modi calls for reforms in every sector to reduce hardships for common man
December 09, 2025 2:50 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks came in the wake of the government preparing to bring the Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0, a legislative reform to further ease doing business.
Kiren Rijiju at Idea Exchange: ‘Trust and ethics are an important part of parliamentary democracy. If trust is broken, it has a cascading effect’
December 08, 2025 9:03 pm
Kiren Rijiju Interview, Kiren Rijiju at Idea Exchange:
Govt ready to talk about electoral reforms in Parliament, but not before discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram: Kiren Rijiju
December 02, 2025 3:43 pm
TMC MP Derek O’Brien and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Tiruchi Siva appealed to the government to give priority to the discussion on SIR in the Rajya Sabha.
Ahead of Winter Session, Kiren Rijiju says Oppn disruptions are ‘a disaster for it politically’
November 28, 2025 7:42 am
"If the entire agenda is driven by one or two failed leaders, it is very difficult… After all, who are the biggest victims? It is the Opposition MPs," says Parliamentary Affairs Minister
Upheaval seen in neighbouring countries ‘can never happen in India’: Kiren Rijiju
November 05, 2025 4:26 am
Rijiju said several countries have disintegrated across the world, but the system in India can never collapse.
‘Made me feel like I don’t belong here’: Meghalaya woman says she was subjected to racist comments
October 08, 2025 2:07 am
In the video, the woman, who identifies herself from Meghalaya, narrates how a group men sitting on a scooter allegedly called her “Ching Chong” as she passed by them in Kamla Nagar
PhD student tries to stop Rijiju's convoy at Mumbai University, booked
September 16, 2025 10:45 pm
According to police, the student attempted to halt the minister’s convoy by lying down on the road.
Watch | Vehicle ahead of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's convoy falls into river enroute Kargil; here's what happened
August 26, 2025 11:49 am
"Real development is happening now. Common people of Kashmir are great hosts & they are dead against the violence perpetrated by the enemies," he wrote in another post.
KIREN RIJIJU PHOTOS
Exclusive pictures of MI-17 V5 Helicopters
April 10, 2015 12:28 pm
The two choppers are the first batch of the helicopters' fleet which are expected to join the BSF by year-end.
KIREN RIJIJU VIDEOS
Along with Kerala, Nagaland is going through its own crisis this monsoon: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:17 pm
The Nagaland government requires around Rs 800 crore immediately for the restoration of the damages caused by landslides and flash flood during this monsoon season, a top state government official said Monday. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Rijiju Rubbishes Involvement In MW Kameng Hydro Electric Project Scam
June 22, 2020 7:18 pm
India has given all Pathankot attack evidence to Pak: Kiren Rijiju
March 01, 2016 8:32 am
New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that India has handed over all evidence collected in relation to Pathankot attack to Pakistan. He added that for the first time Pakistan has initiated action after handing over of evidence by India by registering the case. The Pakistan had decided to send a team to Pathankot but they haven't yet given details.
Headley’s deposition will lead to logical conclusions: Rijiju
February 08, 2016 9:31 am
Rampur/ New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that David Coleman Headley revelation will lead India to a logical conclusion. He added that he cannot speak in details as he does not have any official confirmation yet. He further said that it was already known who is involved in the terror attack and Headley’s deposition will be helpful.
21st Century will be Asian Century: Rijiju in Tokyo
January 20, 2016 7:13 am
Tokyo, Jan 20 (ANI): Addressing a symposium in Tokyo, Japan, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Kiren Rijiju said the 21st century will be the Asian Century as the world look to countries in Asia the for upliftment of the global economy.He said Asia would provide ideas and leadership for a harmonious global relationship.The theme of the symposium was 'Shared Values and Democracy in Asia'.
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