Kiren Rijiju is an
Indian politician belonging to BJP. He is currently the cabinet minister for
Law and Justice. He was promoted by Narendra Modi in 2021 after stupendous
performance since 2014 in various ministries. In fact, Kiren is one of the
biggest success stories of Narendra Modi.
Kiren was born in 1971
in Arunachal Pradesh. His father Late Rinchin Kharu was one of the most known
political leaders of the North East India during 1970s and 80s. He was also the
first pro tem speaker of Arunachal Pradesh assembly.
Kiren had completed his
schooling from Arunachal and had joined Hansraj College, Delhi University for
graduation. He had shown interest in Saffron Politics since his college days at
Hansraj. He was known for organizing events and programs in Delhi University
where he used to let people know about the expansionist policy of China in
respect to Arunachal Pradesh. He was later asked by the party to fight 2004 Lok
Sabha election, which he did and won handsomely. He had lost 2009 election
amidst claims by locals that Congress had forged the outcome.
Following are some
profile details of Kiren:
Personal
Life:
Name: Dr. Kiren Rijiju
Nick Name: Kiren
Date of Birth: 19th November, 1971
Age: 50 Years
Birthplace: Arunachal Pradesh
Father: Rinchin Kharu
Mother: Chirai Rijiju
Educational
Qualification:
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Graduate (BA) from Hansraj College
- LLB from Faculty of Law, Delhi University
Relationship
Status: Married to Joram Rina
Rijiju. They had fallen for each other during their DU days. While Kiren was astudent of Hansraj, Joram was studying in Lady Sriram College. They had gotten
married in 2004.
News
and Controversies: Kiren
Rijiju has been a part of many controversies, orchestrated by Congress party.
However, he has always come out clean.
Kiren was once accused
of being part of a corrupt deal in Rs. 450 Crores Hydro Project. Later, it had
come out that the accusation was made by IPS officer Satish Verma on the
backing of Congress party. It may be noted here that Satish Verma is the same
IPS officer who had accused INDIA of plotting the Mumbai 26/11 attack. He had
also accused INDIA of organizing Parliament attack in 2001. It shows his
credibility.
Family
Details:
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Spouse/Husband:
Joram Rina Rijiju
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Children:
Two sons and one daughter
Kiren Rijiju with Daughter |
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Siblings:
Net Asset:
Interesting Facts:
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As you
can see, Kiren uses the surname of his mother (Rijiju), not of his father
(Kharu).
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