copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: It had never rained in the area until the day before the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2014-02-14)
Evidence (2024-02-14): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple, the largest in the United Arab Emirates, boosting his credentials as a global statesman months before he heads to the polls in a nationwide election where he is seeking a rare third term in power. The BAPS Hindu Mandir, built on a sprawling 27-acre site in the Abu Dhabi desert, is the city’s first traditional Hindu stone mandir, its pink sandstone columns topped by seven spires representing the number of Sheikhs that rule each of the Emirates. [...] The opening of the Abu Dhabi Temple comes just a few weeks after Modi inaugurated the controversial Ram Mandir, a temple built on the foundations of a centuries-old mosque that was torn down by hardline Hindu crowds in the early 1990s in northern India.
Claim: It had never rained in the area until the day before the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2014-02-14)
Evidence (2024-02-12): Incessant downpours and cold weather couldn’t deter the spirits of devotees who turned up in numbers for the region’s first ‘yagna for global harmony’ – a sacred ritual of making offerings into the fire, at the historic BAPS Hindu Mandir (temple) in Abu Dhabi. [...] Meanwhile, Upasana Thaker, who has come from Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat to volunteer during the ‘Festival of Harmony’, was beaming with pride and joy seeing a successful conclusion to the ceremony. "The rain was unexpected, but we quickly held a team meeting under the guidance of Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami [BAPS Mandir project head]. He told us not to worry. And soon devotees surprised us by braving all odds to participate in full strength and make this ceremony a success." [...] The BAPS management has requested the general public to visit the temple from March. Entry is by prior registrations done through the official website or the ‘Festival of Harmony’ app.
Claim: It had never rained in the area until the day before the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2014-02-14)
Evidence (2024-02-13): Hail was also observed in several areas of Abu Dhabi. This unexpected weather phenomenon has caught the UAE by surprise. PM Modi UAE Visit Live UpdatesAccording to local UAE local media heavy rainfall was reported in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Additionally some parts of Al Khaimah and Fujairah saw streams of rainwater being formed in the valleys. [...] During this visit, PM Modi will inaugurate the BAPS temple, which is the first traditional Hindu temple in the UAE, situated on 27 acres of land donated by the UAE leadership.
Claim: It had never rained in the area until the day before the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2014-02-14)
Evidence (2024-02-12): Amidst adverse weather conditions and showers in UAE, preparations are going on for the grand opening of the first ever Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, capital of UAE, on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to formally inaugurate the temple on February 14. [...] The following evening, on Wednesday, Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Hindu temple after a morning prayer ceremony during which the place of worship will be consecrated and blessed. [...] The BAPS Hindu Mandir is set to become the Middle East’s first traditional Hindu stone temple. Situated in the Abu Mureikhah area, this majestic structure embodies the spirit of cultural peace and collaboration and is a testament to the enduring friendship between India and the UAE.
Claim: It had never rained in the area until the day before the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2014-02-14)
Evidence (2024-10-09): BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi (Photo/X @AbuDhabiMandir) [...] The majestic BAPS temple, which is the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on February 14. Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence for the UAE, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, was also present at the inauguration. The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, and stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between India and the UAE, embodying the spirit of cultural inclusivity, interfaith harmony, and community collaboration. (ANI)
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2019-03-26): The photo in the post is the one taken in the context of Kiren Rijiju’s filing of nomination papers with the Returning Officer for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019. Hence the claim made in the post stands FALSE.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-08-25): Kiren Rijiju (born 19 November 1971) is an Indian politician serving as 28th Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and 7th Minister of Minority Affairs since 2024. He was the Cabinet Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries in the Government of India since 2023 till June 2024 and a member of the parliament in Lok Sabha from Arunachal West since 2014 and from 2004 to 2009. Earlier, he served as the Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019, Minister of State for Minority Affairs from 2019 to 2021, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Sports and Youth Affairs from 2019 to 2021 and the Law minister from 2021 to 2023.[3][4] [...] Political career [edit]Kiren Rijiju is a three time MP in Lok Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh (2004, 2014, and 2024). He has served as minister of state (MoS) (independent charge) youth affairs and sports, MoS minority affairs, MoS home affairs, and Minister of Law and Justice. His tenure as Law Minister was marked by controversies. On 18 May 2023, he was assigned the portfolio of Ministry of Earth Sciences.[8] On 10 June 2024, he was appointed as the Union Cabinet Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs in the Government of India. He is one of the three Buddhist MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha.[9]
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-03-07): Mr. Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, said those who want peace to be restored in Manipur should emphatically say that the warring groups must stop violence and talk to each other as that is the only way out. [...] The three-term Lok Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh claimed that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is yet another attempt to launch Rahul Gandhi and that the former Congress president has failed in that endeavour miserably. [...] Rijiju slammed the previous Congress governments for "not delivering" on basic necessities, such as toilets, bank accounts for people, food security, which, he said are now being provided by the Modi government.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-06-11): Shri Kiren Rijiju Takes Charge as Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs [...] Shri Kiren Rijiju assumed charge as the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in Sansad Bhawan today. Union Ministers of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Dr L Murugan also assumed charge of office today. Outgoing Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi was present at the occasion. [...] Upon taking charge, Shri Rijiju expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with such responsibility. Sh Rijiju said that the ministry will ensure that Prime Minister Modi's wish to run the parliament smoothly by taking everyone along, is fulfilled. "We are committed to the job and we will ensure whatever it takes, we will reach out to everyone", he said. Minister called for cooperation from all political parties and members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to achieve this goal.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-10-07): Union minister of minority affairs Rijiju was in the city to attend some events of the local unit of BJP before the assembly polls. He said, "The party will give representation to the community, provided it votes for BJP. [...] Rijiju told reporters that many voters had fallen prey to the "fake narrative" of the opposition parties that the minorities in the country were not safe and the govt was planning to change the Constitution. "Some people changed course after getting influenced by the fake narrative of Congress. Most of them have now realised that it was a mistake. We are convincing the rest of the people, and I am sure that this time, Congress will not succeed in misleading people," Rijiju said. [...] Rijiju said, "People of the country rejected him for 10 years. Now, he goes to other countries and defames India with the help of anti-India forces. What level of politics is he playing? Has anybody seen a politician speaking ill against his/her own country?"
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2023-09-28): 'He'll know after landing': When Kiren Rijiju met fellow minister Ashwini Vaishnav, from a distance TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 04, 2024, 23:12 (IST) Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Ashwini Vaishnaw's travel plans gained attention on social media. While Rijiju was headed to Nagpur, Vaishnaw was en route to review Vande Bharat Railway projects. Some users praised their simplicity for flying economy class, while others criticized them, suggesting Vaishnaw should experience train travel firsthand.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-06-11): Kiren Rijiju, minority affairs ministry has for the first time got a Buddhist as its head. He will be helped by George Kurian, a Christian from Kerala and a surprise inclusion as he is not a member of either House of Parliament. [...] The choice of Rijiju could have been prompted by NDA lacking a Muslim in its ranks in both Houses. It is not clear whether any ally would like to address the issue by getting a member from the community elected to RS. In 2014, BJP appointed RS MP Najma Heptulla as minority affairs minister. She resigned in July 2016 when she was appointed governor of Manipur. Naqvi, who had been MoS since 2014, was elevated to the post of minister and served till 2019. He was re-appointed as minister in the Modi govt's second term till July 2022. Abdul Rahman Antulay was appointed by UPA govt as the first minority affairs minister in Jan 2006. He was followed by Salman Khurshid (May 2009 to Oct 2012) and K Rahman Khan (Oct 2012 to May 2014).
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-06-11): Shri Rijiju was welcomed by Secretary Shri Srinivas Katikithala and other senior officials of the Ministry. Shri Rijiju is a Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal (West), Arunachal Pradesh. Born on 19th November 1971, Shri Rijiju has studied B.A., LLB from Delhi. This is the fourth term of Shri Rijiju as the member of parliament. He earlier served as the Cabinet Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries in the Government of India since 2023 till June 2024. He also served as the Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019, Minister of State for Minority Affairs from 2019 to 2021, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Sports and Youth Affairs from 2019 to 2021 and as the Law minister from 2021 to 2023. Shri Rijiju has keen interest in badminton, football and athletics. He has also participated in National games. Shri Rijiju has written many articles in the Newspapers and Magazine related to Social, Cultural and Political issues. He has special interests in strategic and security affairs. An active social worker since school days, Shri Rijiju led several social movements as a social worker and student leader. He has represented India in various social and cultural events held in many countries. He was adjudged as the best young parliamentarian by the media during 14th Lok Sabha.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2023-05-18): The three-time Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh was appointed Union Minister of Law and Justice in July 2021. His promotion to a Cabinet rank was unexpected. While Rijiju is a law graduate from Delhi University, he did not come with the experience or the pedigree of his predecessors. Many of the BJP leaders who held the post were big names in the legal fraternity – Arun Jaitley, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Ram Jethmalani. But it was precisely the reason he was picked for the job. [caption id="attachment_12614852" align="alignnone" width="640"] Kiren Rijiju was vocal in his criticism of the judiciary. File photo/PTI[/caption] According to those in the BJP, it was his lack of familiarity in the legal circles that allowed Rijiju to "express his views freely", without any apprehensions of "hurting his friends", a report in The Indian Express said. And Rjiju did speak up, often having run-ins with the judiciary. Also read: What is the collegium system and why Centre and Supreme Court are at loggerheads over it?
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2023-05-18): Mr. Rijiju changed his Twitter bio to the newly allocated ministry, and said, "It has been been a privilege and an honour to serve as Union Minister of Law & Justice under the guidance of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji. I thank honble Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, all Judges of Supreme Court, Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts, Lower Judiciary & entire Law officers for the huge support in ensuring delivering ease of Justice and providing legal services for our citizens". [...] Mr. Rijiju has also been very critical about the existing collegium system of appointing judges to the higher judiciary. He recently courted controversy when he claimed that a section of the retired Supreme Court judges were part of the "anti-India gang". While the National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014 had been passed unanimously by Parliament, and 17 out of 29 States had ratified it. Mr. Rijiju’s comments had raised suspicions in the minds of Opposition leaders that the ruling party’s desire for control over judicial appointments was politically motivated rather than a clash over constitutional issues. Mr. Meghwal replacing Mr. Rijiju points to the fact that possibly for the first time ever, the Law Ministry is not being helmed by a Cabinet Minister. The choice of Mr. Meghwal is said to be because of his administrative experience as an IAS officer in Rajasthan, with the State going to polls later this year.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2021-07-07): Mr Rijiju represents the Arunachal Pradesh West constituency in Lok Sabha and holds a law degree from Delhi University. [...] Mr Rijiju was first elected to Lok Sabha after the 2004 general election. He lost the election in 2009 and was reelected in 2014 and 2019. Mr Rijiju is among six Union Ministers who have been promoted to the cabinet in today's mega reshuffle. The others are Hardeep Singh Puri, Parshottam Rupala, G Kishan Reddy, Mansukh Mandaviya and Anurag Thakur.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-06-09): Rijiju first entered politics in 2004 and won a seat in the 14th Lok Sabha, representing the Arunachal West constituency. During his term, he showed a strong attention to the interests of his citizens and a commitment to enhancing government and infrastructure. [...] Re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 2014, he profited from the strategic northeast focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emerged as a key player in the 'Look East' policy. His role as an important representative for Arunachal Pradesh was further cemented by his re-election in 2019. Rijiju has held a number of important government roles during his career. In his capacity as the state minister for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019, he played a pivotal role in tackling domestic security issues and advocating for development projects in the northeast.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
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Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-06-09): Kiren Rijiju: Kiren Rijiju, an Indian politician from Arunachal Pradesh, has been serving as the Cabinet Minister of Earth Sciences and Food Processing Industries in the Government of India since 2023 and 2024. He represents the Arunachal West constituency in the Lok Sabha and has been a member of parliament since 2014, previously serving from 2004 to 2009. [...] Gangapuram Kishan Reddy: He held the position of Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Development of North Eastern Region of India. He has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1980 and represents Secunderabad as a Member of Parliament since 2019. [...] Minister of State: Jitin Prasada, Shripad Naik, Pankaj Chaudhary, Krishan Pal Gurjar, Ramdas Athawale, Ram Nath Thakur, Nityanand Rai, Anupriya Patel, V Somanna, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, SP Singh Baghel, Shobha Karandlaje, Kirti Vardhan Singh, BL Verma, Shantanu Thakur, Suresh Gopi, L Murugan, Ajay Tamta, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Kamlesh Paswan, Bhagirath Chaudhary, Satish Chandra Dubey, Sanjay Seth, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Durga Das Uikey, Raksha Khadse, Sukanta Majumdar, Savitri Thakur, Tokhan Sahu, Rajbhushan Chaudhary, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Harsh Malhotra, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Murlidhar Mohol, George Kurian, Pabitra Margherita
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-06-11): Kiren Rijiu: The political career of Kiren Rijiju, who was inducted into the Union cabinet on Sunday, is a riveting story of tenacity, commitment and leadership. Born on November 19, 1971, in Nakhu Village of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, Rijiju has gone a long way from modest beginnings to a prominent player in Indian politics. His career encompasses multiple significant responsibilities that demonstrate his persistent dedication to public service, as well as the advancement of his home state and the country. [...] Rijiju first entered politics in 2004 and won a seat in the 14th Lok Sabha, representing the Arunachal West constituency. During his term, he showed a strong attention to the interests of his citizens and a commitment to enhancing government and infrastructure. [...] Re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 2014, he profited from the strategic northeast focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emerged as a key player in the 'Look East' policy. His role as an important representative for Arunachal Pradesh was further cemented by his re-election in 2019.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2002-04-01): Coming from a politically active family, Shri Rijiju showed a keen interest in public affairs from his student days. At the age of 31 he was appointed as a Member of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Government of India (2002-04). In 2004 he was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from West Arunachal Pradesh constituency, which is one of the largest in the country. As a MP, Shri Rijiju quickly earned the respect of his more seasoned colleagues by his active participation in parliamentary work both inside and outside the House. He served on many important committees of Parliament in the14th Lok Sabha. With a more than 90% attendance record, and with an impressive regularity in raising questions of national and international importance and participating in key debates, he was duly adjudged as the Best Young Parliamentarian by the media. Despite growing up in one of the most remote and underdeveloped regions of the country, he has embraced the opportunities life has offered him and today is widely recognised as the voice of the North East both within the Government of India and in the public eye. He has been a passionate advocate of greater integration of the North East with the national mainstream. Shri Rijiju was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha on May 16th 2014. In recognition of his work, he was inducted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi into the Council of Ministers as a Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs on May 26th, 2014.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2019-04-11): The Arunachal West constituency, which is the home turf of Union minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju, is gearing up for an interesting round of polling. Rijiju, who is the sitting MP from Arunachal West, may face a tough fight this time. 47-year-old Rijiju is going up against National People Party's Khyoda Apik, Congress candidate Nabam Tuki, and Jarjum Ete of the JD(S). [...] However, the two-time Member of Parliament Kiren Rijiju is confident of the BJP emerging victorious in Arunachal Pradesh in the Lok Sabha polls.
Claim: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India Kiren Rijiju has been re-elected as Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-03-26)
Evidence (2024-10-09): He said that after His Holiness left Tibet in 1959, he gave his first teaching in exile at Tawang 55 years ago. The people of Tawang had decided to present an award to him to mark the event. The trophy, made of silver, is formed of a lotus to represent His Holiness’s compassion, a globe to represent his worldwide activities, and topped by a Dharma wheel. [...] The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, quoted His Holiness’s often saying that Indians were the gurus while Tibetans were the chelas or disciples, "But," he said, "His Holiness is the world’s guru. We need his blessings." [...] "Today, we have Ganden Tri Rinpoche and Sharpa and Jangtse Chöjeys, two Ministers from Karnataka, and esteemed representatives from Arunachal Pradesh here among us. The Mön people have close spiritual links with Tibet. The Arunachal government wants to commemorate the 55th anniversary of my first teaching in Tawang. I’d like to thank them."