Tag: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

“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

Congress MP KC Venugopal Accuses Government of “Bulldozing” Waqf Amendment Bill

Despite the opposition's objections, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, for passing.

April 2, 2025

Lok Sabha Debates Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Opposition Alleges ‘Bulldozing’ of Legislation

Rijiju emphasized that the bill serves the national interest and dismissed opposition concerns as politically motivated.

April 2, 2025

Waqf Amendment Bill in National Interest, Says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Jayant Chaudhary also extended support to the bill, affirming his party's commitment to the NDA by stating, "We are with NDA. We've issued a whip."

April 2, 2025

Rijiju to Move Waqf Amendment Bill for Passage in Parliament

Meanwhile, Union Ministers Jitendra Singh, L Murugan, and Ravneet Singh will table documents related to their respective ministries.

April 2, 2025

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Set to Be Tabled in Lok Sabha Tomorrow

The bill will be presented for consideration and passing after the Question Hour, followed by an eight-hour discussion, subject to extension, Rijiju informed.

April 1, 2025

Kiren Rijiju Defends Waqf Amendment Bill, Accuses Opposition of “Misguiding People”

He stressed that while criticism of the bill is a right, it should be based on valid arguments.

March 31, 2025