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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 November 1971

Age53 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceNafra, West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, India

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseJoram Rina Rijiju

FamilyFather - Rinchin Kharu; Mother - Chirai Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju Biography

Kiren Rijiju is an Indian politician from Arunachal Pradesh who has served in several Union ministries and represented Arunachal West in the Lok Sabha. A B

Early life and background

Kiren Rijiju was born on 19 November 1971 in Nafra, a village in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. He grew up in the same region and later moved to New Delhi for higher education, where he attended Hans Raj College and the University of Delhi and completed a BA followed by an LLB. Rijiju has described his early years as active in social work and student leadership, and he participated in cultural exchanges and athletics during his school and college days.

Career

Rijiju’s public life began with roles in grassroots institutions: he served on the Khadi and Village Industries Commission from 2000 to 2005. He first entered the Lok Sabha after winning the Arunachal West seat in 2004. After losing that seat in 2009, he continued to stay active in politics and returned to the Lok Sabha in 2014, again representing Arunachal West.

Following the 2014 general election, Rijiju joined the Union government as Minister of State for Home Affairs. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election he retained Arunachal West, defeating his nearest rival by a substantial margin.

In May 2019 he was appointed Minister of State with independent charge of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, while also holding the post of Minister of State for Minority Affairs. On 7 July 2021 he took oath as Union Minister of Law and Justice. In May 2023 he was shifted from the Law Ministry to the Ministry of Earth Sciences. In March 2024 he received additional responsibility as the Minister of Food Processing Industries after a resignation in that ministry.

Public profile

Rijiju is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Over his career he has been identified with youth and sports portfolios as well as home affairs and law. He has been noted for his electoral strength in Arunachal West, where he has won multiple Lok Sabha contests, including the 2024 election in which he again prevailed by a clear margin.

Personal life

Rijiju is married to Joram Rina Rijiju. The couple have children, including at least two daughters and a son. His parents are named Rinchin Kharu and Chirai Rijiju. He lists reading among his interests. Physically, his height is listed at approximately 5 feet 8 inches and he has black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates

In March 2024 Rijiju was given additional charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. He also won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Arunachal West by a significant margin.

Additional notes

Rijiju’s political journey includes periods of party transition and return, and he has been active at both local and national levels. His background combines legal education with early involvement in cultural and athletic activities, and he has held a variety of ministerial responsibilities in successive central governments.
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Recent Work

Minister of Food Processing Industries (Additional Charge)

Given additional charge of the ministry after the incumbent’s resignation in March 2024.

2024
Minister of Earth Sciences

Appointed after being moved from the Law Ministry in May 2023.

2023
Union Minister of Law and Justice

Took oath as Law Minister on 7 July 2021.

2021
Minister of State (Independent Charge), Youth Affairs and Sports

Served with independent charge while also holding the Minority Affairs portfolio from May 2019.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Member of Parliament, Arunachal West constituency (first elected 2004; re-elected 2014, 2019, 2024)
  2. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (2014)
  3. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of State for Minority Affairs (2019)
  4. Union Minister of Law and Justice (from 7 July 2021)
  5. Minister of Earth Sciences (from May 2023)
  6. Given additional charge of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (March 2024)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiren Rijiju born?

19 November 1971

What is Kiren Rijiju known for?

Politician

What is Kiren Rijiju’s marital status?

Married

Who is Kiren Rijiju married to?

Joram Rina Rijiju