Giriraj Singh
Giriraj Singh is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Begusarai, Bihar.
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- 19528 September 1952
early life Born
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Read the source ↗ - 20082008 - 2010
public service Cooperative Minister, Govt. of Bihar
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Read the source ↗ - 20102010 - 2013
public service Minister, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Resource Development, Govt. of Bihar
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Read the source ↗ - 20142014
elections Won NAWADA
Lok Sabha · Bihar · BJP · 390,248 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.
Read the source ↗ - 2014May 2014
elections Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 20022002 - May 2014
public service Member, Bihar Legislative Council
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Read the source ↗ - 20141 Sep. 2014 - 9 Nov. 2014
public service Member, Standing Committee on Labour
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Read the source ↗ - 20142 Sep. 2014 - 9 Nov. 2014
public service Member, Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament
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Read the source ↗ - 20149 Nov. 2014 - 3 Sept. 2017
public service Union Minister of State, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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Read the source ↗ - 20173 Sept. 2017 - 25 May 2019
public service Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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Read the source ↗ - 20192019
elections Won BEGUSARAI
Lok Sabha · Bihar · BJP · 692,193 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.
Read the source ↗ - 2019May 2019
elections Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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Read the source ↗ - 201930 May 2019 - 7 July 2021
public service Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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Read the source ↗ - 20217 July 2021 onwards
public service Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Rural Development; and Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Read the source ↗ - 2024June 2024
elections Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 202409-Jun-2024 -
public service Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles
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Read the source ↗ - 20262026-06-11
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| Election | Seat & party | Outcome | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 · Lok Sabha ↗ | NAWADABihar · BJP | Won | 390,248 |
| 2019 · Lok Sabha ↗ | BEGUSARAIBihar · BJP | Won | 692,193 |
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Early life & upbringing
The cited biography records Giriraj Singh’s date of birth as 8 September 1952. The birthplace is recorded as Barahiya, Distt. Lakhisarai, Bihar.
Education & professional life
The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: Graduate Educated at Magadh University Graduate Educated at Magadh University. The professional background is listed as Agriculturist.
Public life: the documented service history
The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 2002 - May 2014: Member, Bihar Legislative Council. A later recorded entry is June 2024: Elected to 18th Lok Sabha. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.
The person behind the office
- Education in the official biography
- Graduate Educated at Magadh University Graduate Educated at Magadh University Source ↗
Personal background in the official biography
Interests, publications & public work
- Special interests
- (i) Village Development based on Agriculture and Live stock (ii) Solar Energy (iii) Undertook Research on animal feed based on `Morringa Biomass` with the help of Scientists at ICAR, Mathura. (Research paper publication and patent application are under process) Source ↗
Terms, responsibilities & positions
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- This MP is a minister. Ministers represent the government in debates, so we do not report their participation. They do not sign the attendance register, ask questions, or introduce private member bills. Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026. Source ↗
Positions held & committee service
- 09-Jun-2024 -
Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles
Source ↗ - June 2024
Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - 7 July 2021 onwards
Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Rural Development; and Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Source ↗ - 30 May 2019 - 7 July 2021
Union Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Source ↗ - May 2019
Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
Source ↗ - 3 Sept. 2017 - 25 May 2019
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Source ↗ - 9 Nov. 2014 - 3 Sept. 2017
Union Minister of State, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Source ↗ - 2 Sep. 2014 - 9 Nov. 2014
Member, Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament
Source ↗ - 1 Sep. 2014 - 9 Nov. 2014
Member, Standing Committee on Labour
Source ↗ - May 2014
Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - 2010 - 2013
Minister, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Resource Development, Govt. of Bihar
Source ↗ - 2008 - 2010
Cooperative Minister, Govt. of Bihar
Source ↗ - 2002 - May 2014
Member, Bihar Legislative Council
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| Year | Questions | Proceedings |
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| 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 2 |
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-30 to 2026-03-24
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
Special Discussion on India`s strong, successful and decisive `Operation Sindoor` in response to terrorist attack in Pahalgam Contd.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
The Union Budget,2025-2026(concluded)
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Union Budget, 2025-2026 - General Discussion(Inconclusive)
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
Regarding alleged death of youths by police firing in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Giriraj Singh takes charge as Textiles Minister
BEGUSARAI: GIRIRAJ SINGH SLAMS LALU FAMILY OVER SECURITY CONTROVERSY, CALLS IT “PRESSURE POLITICS”
BJP's Giriraj Singh files nomination from Bihar's Begusarai
BJP's Giriraj Singh lauds NDA Bihar manifesto says, "Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leaders scared"
Giriraj Singh’s remarks against Muslims trigger political row in Bihar
Union minister Giriraj Singh’s ‘namak haraam’ remark at Bihar poll rally sparks controversy, JD(U) among critics
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- Delhi contact published by Parliament
- Tels : (011) 24626783 (R), 23782327,23782373, 23383548 (O), 09013869997 (M) Fax: (011) 23385876 (O) Source ↗
- Permanent correspondence address in official biography
- Village Post Barahiya District Lakhisarai Lakhisarai Bihar 811302 Source ↗
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- https://x.com/girirajsinghbjp?ref_src=twsrcgoogletwcampserptwgrauthor ↗ Source ↗
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When was Giriraj Singh born?
The cited biography records 8 September 1952.
Read the supporting source ↗What education is recorded for Giriraj Singh?
Graduate Educated at Magadh University Graduate Educated at Magadh University.
Read the supporting source ↗What professional background is recorded for Giriraj Singh?
Agriculturist.
Read the supporting source ↗What is the earliest dated public role listed for Giriraj Singh?
2002 - May 2014: Member, Bihar Legislative Council. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.
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Who is Giriraj Singh?
Giriraj Singh is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Begusarai, Bihar.
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