Union Minister Kiren Rijiju turned 49 today. Birthday wishes pour in

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu has thanked Rijiju for his continuous support and guidance.

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19 Nov 2020, 4:40 am

Itanagar: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju turned 49 on Thursday. His Union Cabinet colleagues, Chief Ministers and ministers of Northeastern states, BJP party workers and party colleagues and well wishers have taken to Twitter to convey their birthday wishes to the politician from Arunachal Pradesh.

Wishing Rijiju a happy birthday, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu thanked him for his support and guidance.

A very warm birthday wishes to Hon'ble MoS (Ind) for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri @KirenRijiju Ji. On this special day I thank you for your continued support and guidance. Wishing you abundance of health, happiness and a long life. pic.twitter.com/zjIMu0eZgW
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) November 19, 2020

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also extended his greetings.

Happy Birthday to my dear friend Shri @KirenRijiju Ji, who is inspiring the youth to inculcate sports and fitness in their daily lives. May you continue your dedicated service with the same zeal and enthusiasm for years to come. pic.twitter.com/cFaW4q4wMs
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 19, 2020

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called Rijiju an 'inspiration for many'.

Heartiest birthday greetings to Shri @KirenRijiju ji.

Your youth and vibrance are a source of inspiration for many. May you forever be endowed with great spirit and good health to keep serving the nation. pic.twitter.com/tniKRV7btZ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 19, 2020

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also extended his good wishes and called him 'dedicated and tireless'

Warm birthday wishes to the Union Minister, Shri @KirenRijiju ji.
His dedication & tireless efforts in making every Indian fit under #FitIndiaMovement is truly commendable.
May he be blessed with peace, prosperity, good health & long life. pic.twitter.com/ob9nPhsPY2
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 19, 2020

Rijiju was born in Nafra, Arunachal Pradesh on this day in 1971. He pursued his higher education from the prestigious Hansraj College of Delhi University. He has a degree in Law from the Faculty of Law, Delhi University.

In 2004, he was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from West Arunachal Pradesh Constituency. In recognition of his work, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had selected him in the Council of Ministers as a Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs on May 26th, 2014.

He was duly adjudged as the Best Young Parliamentarian by the media for his outstanding 90% attendance and regularity of raising important questions of national and international concerns.

Rijuju is recognised as one of the key voices of the North East.

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