Page 5 - Latest Updates on Kiren Rijiju
Parl's joint committee on Waqf Bill will complete work on time: Rijiju
Waqf amendments have taken place earlier as well but no government has carried out such extensive consultations before be it during the amendments of 1954, 1995 or 2013
 "Parl's joint committee on Waqf Bill will complete work on time: Rijiju")
Standing, consultative committees of Parl to be constituted soon: Rijiju
Addressing an event of his ministry here, he said in the past too, the standing committees and consultative committees have been formed around September 15 and there was no delay
 "Standing, consultative committees of Parl to be constituted soon: Rijiju")
Minorities safest in India: Union minister Rijiju hits out at Rahul Gandhi
Rijiju said, "No matter the amount of effort made (Rahul Gandhi's speech), India cannot be defamed because India's Constitution and culture do not differentiate between people."
'CM ignored sacred duty': Kiren Rijiju on Mamata govt's anti-rape bill
Kiren Rijiju accused Mamata Banerjee of exploiting the doctor's tragic death for political gain, alleging that the chief minister had 'failed to act' to prevent the crime
 "'CM ignored sacred duty': Kiren Rijiju on Mamata govt's anti-rape bill")
Kolkata rape-murder: Matter of concern for everyone, says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs arrived at the Bhubaneshwar airport on Saturday morning to attend the inauguration of Orientation programme for newly elected MLAs of 17th Odisha Assembly
Kiren Rijiju launches 'Jiyo Parsi' scheme portal to stop population decline
The Jiyo Parsi scheme is a unique central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs with the objective to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population
Oppn defaming country, refugees know India is safe for minorities: Rijiju
Six recognised minorities, technically and by definition we are minority but by no means, emotionally, socially.... no one in this country is minority, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju added
Govt proposes JPC scrutiny over controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill
Opposition parties have criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it an attack on the Constitution, religious freedoms, and the federal structure of India
 "Govt proposes JPC scrutiny over controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill")
Cong, allies oppose Waqf Amendment bill, seek review by standing committee
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is listed for introduction by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
 "Cong, allies oppose Waqf Amendment bill, seek review by standing committee")
Continuous demands from poor Muslims to regulate waqf properties: Rijiju
The bill to amend the Wakf Act will make it mandatory for waqf boards to register their properties with district collectors to ensure their actual valuation
BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi after he raises questions at LS Speaker
The two ministers slammed Gandhi for questioning Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's authority during a debate on the Union Budget in the House
Oppn indulged in politics during discussion on Union Budget. says Rijiju
Addressing a press conference here, he said the manner in which some opposition leaders made their speeches amounted to insulting the House and lowering the dignity of the Budget session
 "Oppn indulged in politics during discussion on Union Budget. says Rijiju")
201 Indians died during Hajj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt
In pursuit of this objective, a number of progressive reforms have been introduced in the last few years, which has led to qualitative improvement in Hajj experience
 "201 Indians died during Hajj pilgrimage 2024 due to health issues: Govt")
Rijiju inaugurates Lok Samvardhan Parv to highlight ministry's achievements
As part of its 100 days programme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising 'Lok Samvardhan Parv' to showcase the schemes of Ministry
Union Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to present Budget on July 23
The Budget session of Parliament is slated to take place from July 22 to August 12
 "Union Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to present Budget on July 23")
Lok Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn uproar over NEET; MPs storm the well
Speaker Om Birla and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told opposition members that they can discuss the matter during the course of the Motion of Thanks on the President's address
 "Lok Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn uproar over NEET; MPs storm the well")
Appeal Congress to elect Lok Sabha Speaker unanimously: Kiren Rijiju
The Congress has fielded eight-term Lok Sabha member Kodikunnil Suresh against BJP member Om Birla
 "Appeal Congress to elect Lok Sabha Speaker unanimously: Kiren Rijiju")
Positively looking forward for coordination to run Parliament, says Rijiju
In a post on X, Rijiju said he shall always be available to assist the members of Parliament as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
 "Positively looking forward for coordination to run Parliament, says Rijiju")
LS session: Row over Mahtab's appointment as pro-tem speaker to cast shadow
The move has drawn flak from the opposition, which alleged that the claim of Congress member K Suresh to the post was overlooked by the government
 "LS session: Row over Mahtab's appointment as pro-tem speaker to cast shadow")
First session of 18th Lok Sabha to start from June 24, says Kiren Rijiju
During the first three days of the session, the newly elected leaders will take their oaths or affirm their membership in the Lok Sabha
 "First session of 18th Lok Sabha to start from June 24, says Kiren Rijiju")