Kiren Rijiju

‘Rights are constitutional, not charity’: Owaisi slams Union Minister Rijiju’s ‘minorities get more benefits than Hindus’ remark

Rijiju, responding to Owaisi’s remarks, questioned why minorities from neighbouring countries migrate to India if they were being mistreated.

July 7, 2025 19:08 IST

‘CM is clearly inciting violence…’: Kiren Rijiju slams Mamata Banerjee over Waqf Act remarks

Rijiju directly blamed the West Bengal CM. “By asking people to protest and refusing to comply with a law passed…

April 15, 2025 17:32 IST

Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after Rajya Sabha nod

The discussion witnessed staunch objections from opposition parties, which termed the Bill “anti-Muslim” and “unconstitutional” with the government responding that…

Updated: April 4, 2025 06:42 IST

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed on April 2 with a vote of 288 in favour and 232 against. Read on to find out who said what on the bill that is yet to be passed in Rajya Sabha.

Waqf Amendment Bill Highlights: ‘Oppn fear-mongering for vote bank, Waqf Bill not interfering in Muslim affairs,’ says Amit Shah

Waqf Amendment Bill Highlights: The final days of the 2025 Parliament Budget Session are expected to be turbulent, with opposition…

Updated: April 2, 2025 20:20 IST

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Ram Meghwal during the all-party meeting ahead of Winter session of the Parliament in New Delhi, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Express Photo.

‘Several people linked with George Soros foundation, appeal to fight unitedly against anti-India forces’: Kiren Rijuju

The BJP alleged that former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has links to an organisation financed by the George Soros Foundation…

Updated: December 9, 2024 12:12 IST

The Minister Released A Coffee Table Book On The Schemes And Achievements Of The Ministry Of Minority Affairs.

Kiren Rijiju inaugurates ‘Lok Samvardhan Parv’ in Delhi highlighting government’s efforts and minority schemes

This event is part of the Ministry of Minority Affairs’ 100-day programme and aims to showcase the ministry’s schemes, programmes,…

July 19, 2024 11:08 IST

Cab rams into wall of Union minister Kiren Rijiju’s Delhi residence, leaves gaping hole

During interrogation, the driver said a bus hit his cab, sending it crashing into the wall of the minister’s home.

August 24, 2023 15:31 IST

Kiren Rijiju shunted: 5 times ex-Law minister triggered row with remarks on Supreme Court

Kiren Rijiju was on Thursday replaced as Law minister by Arjun Ram Meghwal. Rijiju will now handle the Earth Sciences…

Updated: May 18, 2023 11:28 IST

Who is Arjun Ram Meghwal? IAS-turned-three-time MP is new Law minister

A former IAS officer, Arjun Ram Meghwal is a three-time MP from Bikaner.

Updated: May 18, 2023 11:12 IST

Modi cabinet reshuffle: Kiren Rijiju replaced as Law minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal gets independent charge

Kiren Rijiju has been replaced as the Law minister of India. He will now handle the Ministry of Earth Sciences…

Updated: May 18, 2023 11:54 IST

Saying judiciary being weakened amounts to ‘attack on democracy’: Law minister Kiren Rijiju

Constantly saying that Indian judiciary has been weakened, and going abroad and talking about the government having captured the judiciary…

May 3, 2023 11:24 IST

Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: Might and plight on display Premium Story

Just as ‘free speech’ is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, ‘liberty’ is guaranteed under Articles 19…

Updated: March 26, 2023 10:04 IST

Kiren Rijiju defends BJP attack on Rahul Gandhi: ‘Must raise voice against those who speak against nation’

The BJP has been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his “democracy under attack” remark made in London and…

March 16, 2023 11:12 IST

Not judges but system at fault, taking steps to improve it: Kiren Rijiju on pendency of cases

He said that several high courts have done a good job of conducting hearings through video conferencing.

February 25, 2023 17:41 IST

BBC documentary: This is how precious time of Supreme Court is wasted, says Kiren Rijiju

The Centre had issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the controversial BBC documentary…

Updated: January 30, 2023 16:17 IST

Consultation a must before carrying out any electoral reform: Law minister Kiren Rijiju

The Law minister’s statement comes in wake of the Election Commission’s recent proposal to introduce remote voting facility for migrant…

January 25, 2023 20:43 IST

Centre vs Judiciary: Kiren Rijiju says Supreme Court revealing govt objections a matter of grave concern

While reiterating its recommendations for appointment as HC judges, the Supreme Court revealed the objections raised by the Centre in…

January 24, 2023 19:25 IST

In fresh salvo, Law minister says judges don’t contest elections or face public scrutiny

Law minister Kiren Rijiju said that although people of the country cannot ‘change’ judges, they do keep a keen eye…

January 23, 2023 22:05 IST

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