Tag: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju Seeks All-Party Consensus on Impeachment Motion Against Justice Yashwant Varma

Rijiju clarified that the issue transcends political lines and must be treated with national interest in mind.

June 4, 2025

Monsoon Session of Parliament to Begin July 21; Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam Attack Expected to Dominate Agenda

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are set to convene at 11 AM on July 21, following a recess of over three months.

June 4, 2025

“United in Purpose”: Kiren Rijiju Says All Parties Stand Together After Briefing on Operation Sindoor

“Political parties are the voice of the people—and in this situation, all are speaking in one voice,” he added.

May 8, 2025

Govt’s Duty to Inform, Nation Must Stay United: Kiren Rijiju on All-Party Meet After Op Sindoor

“The PM has made it known that in such times, there must be no division. Every Indian must stand united,” he said.

May 8, 2025

Centre Calls All-Party Meet to Brief Opposition on Operation Sindoor and National Security Measures

Ahead of the government's all-party briefing, the Congress Party has also called an internal strategy meeting of its senior leaders at 3 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss the evolving security situation.

May 7, 2025

India Pays Tribute: Union Minister Rijiju Departs for Vatican to Attend Pope Francis’s Funeral

Known for his compassion, humility, and progressive vision, Pope Francis touched millions of lives across the globe.

April 25, 2025

“Don’t Be Treated as a Vote Bank”: Kiren Rijiju Urges Muslim Community, Defends Waqf Act Amendments

He also urged the Congress and the United Democratic Front (UDF) to stop engaging in “vote bank politics” and support the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

April 15, 2025

Kiren Rijiju Moves Waqf (Amendment) Bill for Consideration in Rajya Sabha, Appeals for Support

"The Sachar Committee also recommended specific measures for the welfare of women and children. This bill seeks to address those recommendations," Rijiju stated.

April 3, 2025

Rijiju Slams Congress Over 2013 Waqf Amendments, Questions Powers Under Section 108

He also criticized the decision to make Waqf Board community-specific, restricting it to a single religious group, and granting overriding powers through Section 108.

April 2, 2025

Rijiju Hails Extensive Consultations on Waqf Bill, Urges Opposition to Support Legislation

"You are bulldozing the legislation. There is no time for amendments," Venugopal protested in the House.

April 2, 2025