While taking charge as Earth Sciences Minister, Rijiju said that his shifting was not a "punishment", and that it was a "plan of the government and vision of PM Narendra Modi".
"Don't ask questions related to the previous ministry as they are no longer relevant," Rijiju said to questions about whether he was removed as Law Minister for his frequent run-ins with the judiciary
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New Delhi, May 18: MP Kiren Rijiju after reshuffling and change of his portfolio from the Law and Justice Ministry to the Ministry of Earth and Sciences said that it has been his privilege to serve as the Union Minister of Law and Justice.