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Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Pawan Khera for Swimming Comment

Union minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to Congress lawmaker Pawan Khera's remarks on his swimming video, labeling them indecent.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Law and Justice, has criticized Congress lawmaker Pawan Khera over comments he deemed indecent regarding a video of Rijiju swimming. Rijiju stated that he would report Khera's conduct of indiscipline to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, according to the Hindustan Times.

In his response, Rijiju referred to Khera's Rajya Sabha seat, suggesting it was awarded as a prize for making what he described as false allegations against Sarma and his wife. This remark was also reported by NDTV, highlighting Rijiju's defense of the Assam Chief Minister amidst the ongoing tension between the two politicians.

Rijiju further claimed that he was informed by two Congress members that Khera's allegations against Sarma were prompted by directives from Rahul Gandhi. This assertion was noted in reports from Hindustan Times, emphasizing the political maneuvering leading up to the Assam polls.

The exchange underscores the ongoing rivalry between members of the ruling party and the opposition, as both sides engage in verbal sparring over personal and political matters.

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