Who was appointed as the Union Minister of Law and Justice in July 2021?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kiren Rijiju.
Kiren Rijiju, a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party leader and law graduate from Delhi University, was appointed as India’s Union Minister of Law and Justice on 7 July 2021. Prior to this role, he had served as Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, and Minister of State for Minority Affairs in Narendra Modi’s cabinet from May 2019 to July 2021
. His appointment marked a significant shift—he succeeded Ravi Shankar Prasad at the law ministry’s helm. During his tenure, Rijiju notably criticized the judicial collegium system and advocated for greater transparency in judicial appointments