Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju was born to a leading family of Rinchin Kharu and Chirai Rijiju at Nakhu near Nafra in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. His father himself was the first pro-term speaker of Arunachal to give an oath to the Members of the first State Assembly.
Kiren Rijiju has been an active social worker since his school days and led various social movements as a social worker and student leader. A Lawyer by Profession turned Politician is from Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju is the current Union Minister of Earth Sciences. A firebrand politician, Rijiju is well known for his oratory skills and has widely travelled around the world.
He married Joram Rina Rijiju in 2004 and has two sons and three daughters. Rina Rijiju is a graduate of Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi and is a gold medalist from Arunachal University. She is an Assistant Professor teaching history at Dera Natung College, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh
Kiren Rijiju is considered the face of the Bharatiya Janata Party in North East India. He served as a Member of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission from 2000 to 2005 at the very young age of 29. Kiren Rijiju is arguably the most iconic political leader from the State of Arunachal Pradesh and North East India in recent times; he is often referred to as the "voice of North East India". He occasionally writes articles on security & socio-economic issues.
In the 2004 General Election, he was elected as a member of the 14th Lok Sabha representing the constituency of Arunachal West in the Indian Parliament, which is the fourth-largest Parliamentary constituency in India. He was one of the most outspoken Parliamentarians in the 14th Lok Sabha. Rijiju entered the Lok Sabha for the second time in 2014 from the Arunachal (West) constituency of Arunachal Pradesh.
During 2004-09, Kiren Rijiju was placed among the top 5 opposition MPs reviewed by their peers in the treasury bench based on high benchmarks in debates, discussions and decorum and was placed among stalwarts like L.K. Advani. He was also chosen as the best young MP by many national news agencies and magazines.
Kiren Rijiju attracted criticism when, during the 2017 Rohingya refugee crisis, he stated that "Rohingyas are illegal immigrants and stand to be deported". He also stated that "India has absorbed a maximum number of refugees in the world so nobody should give India any lessons on how to deal with refugees.
His special interest lies in visiting historical and religious places, sightseeing and interacting with people living in remote areas of the world. He also enjoys visiting cultural exchange programmes amongst various communities.
In addition to this, with a passion for exploring the rich tapestry of global diversity, he immerses himself in literature delving into the intricacies of different places, people, and cultures. His love for classical cinema and traditional folk music further deepens his appreciation for the world's heritage.
Alongside his intellectual pursuits, he is a formidable athlete, excelling in badminton, football, and athletics since his school days, earning accolades as the best athlete in both school and college. His dedication to sports led him to represent the country in national games. Beyond the field, he has served as the Vice-President of the National Archery Association of India, embodying a commitment to sportsmanship and leadership at the highest levels.