Kiren Rijiju

After losing the law ministry, union minister kiren Rijiju takes over the new ministry of Earth and Sciences. During the oath taking event, Rijiju, who has been removed as the Law Minister said, "This shifting is not a punishment, this is the plan of the government. This is the vision of PM Modi." Notably, Arjun Ram Meghwal has been appointed as the new Law Minister of India.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju gave his statement on the recent same-sex marriage controversial issue. On March 18, addressing the media, Kiren Rijiju said, " same-sex marriage is a matter that should be left to the wisdom of the people of the country."  He said, "The Supreme Court has its own authority. We are not supposed to encroach on its territory," Notably, the SC is reviewing the matter.

Justice Rajesh Bindal, currently Chief Justice of Allahabad HC and Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice of Gujarat HC, have been appointed as the Supreme Court (SC) judges. With this new addition, the total strength of the Apex Court judges increased to 34. "As per the provisions under the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President of India has appointed the judges of the SC, said Law Minister Kiren Rijijiu.

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on June 20 said hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad is a tremendous opportunity for India and that the torch relay ignition would take place in India every two years. India is hosting the Chess Olympiad for the first time. The event will include about 2000 participants from 188 nations. It will be conducted in Chennai from July 28 to August 10.  

Concerned about the security of minorities in Kashmir, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said normalcy has returned to Kashmir under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. He further added the recently reported attacks will also be handled by security agencies. Accepting the fact that Kashmir still report a violence incident, Rijiju said, "Things are being taken care of. I am very happy to see that normalcy has returned to Kashmir".