Rijiju takes on opposition for claims of 'suppression of minorities'

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During a Lok Sabha debate, Kiren Rijiju, India's minority affairs minister, countered opposition claims of minority suppression. He highlighted India's historical record of equal voting rights, compared it favorably to other nations, and cautioned against statements that tarnish the country's image.

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Kiren Rijiju

Indian politician (born 1971)
Shrikant Shinde, citing Indira Gandhi's 1980 letter praising Savarkar, questioned Rahul Gandhi's stance. Gandhi countered, recounting Indira Gandhi's disapproval..
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra filed a complaint with the Inter-Parliamentary Union against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, alleging he threatened her during a..
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TMC MP Sagarika Ghosh submitted a privilege motion against Union minister Kiren Rijiju for derogatory remarks towards opposition leaders. Rijiju's comments..
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
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