Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

October 20, 2025 9:12 AM

Leaders extend Diwali greetings; Ayodhya creates world record with over 26 lakh diyas

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Diwali. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all on this festival of lights and joy. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the health and prosperity of all.” Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also conveyed his greetings, wishing for love, p...

May 6, 2025 7:31 PM

Kiren Rijiju addresses UN day of Vesak in Vietnam, highlights India’s Buddhist heritage and mission LiFE

Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, addressed the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. The event was also attended by the President of Vietnam, Luong Cuong; the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake; the Sanghraja of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Thich Tri Quang; and other dignitaries, as per a release from the Ministry of Minority Affairs on Tuesday. Delivering a message on behalf of Prime Minister Nar...

March 26, 2025 12:40 PM

National Commission for Minorities hosts National Conference on Education, inclusion, and empowerment of minority communities

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) organized a national conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on education, inclusion, and the empowerment of minority communities in India. The event brought together key policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for ensuring equitable opportunities and welfare for minorities, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, inaugurated the confer...

January 9, 2025 10:00 PM

Celebrating Youth Engagement: 34th National Youth Parliament Competition awards on Friday

The Prize Distribution Function of the 34th National Youth Parliament Competition 2023–24 for Kendriya Vidyalayas is scheduled for Friday at the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, will preside over the ceremony and present prizes to students and schools in recognition of their exceptional performances in the competition. A special repeat performance of the Youth Parliament Sitting by the overall national winner, PM...