Nityanand Rai

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)

DOB 01 Jan 1966

Age 59 years

birth palce Hajipur, Bihar

profession Politician, agriculturist

Nityanand Rai biography

Nityanad Rai is a political leader from Bihar and a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party. He is the incumbent Member of Parliament from Bihar’s Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency. He was born on January 1, 1966, in Hajipur, Bihar, to his parents, Tetari Devi and Ganga Bishun Rai. He has been actively involved in politics since his early days, which is reflected in his rise through the ranks of the BJP.

Before ascending to national politics, he made his mark in state politics. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Bihar, showcasing his leadership skills and dedication to public service. His ability to connect with the masses and understand their concerns has been a critical factor in his political journey.

In 2014, His political career took a significant turn when he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, from the Ujiarpur constituency in Bihar. His election was seen as a testament to his popularity and the trust the electorate placed in him. He successfully retained his seat in the 2019 general elections, further solidifying his position in Bihar's political landscape.

He has held various positions within the BJP and has been instrumental in strengthening the party's base in Bihar. His roles have included responsibilities at both the state and national levels, reflecting his versatility and leadership capabilities.

In addition to his political roles, He has been appointed to several governmental positions. Notably, he has served as the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, a critical position given the importance of internal security and governance in India.

Nityanand Rai personal life

Father

Ganga Bishun Rai

Mother

Tetari Devi

Spouse

Amita Rai

Education

Graduate

News

NITYANAND RAI NEWS

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai

Over 1 lakh vacancies in paramilitary forces; steps underway to fill them up, minister Nityanand Rai informs Rajya Sabha

July 23, 2025 3:58 pm

Directions have been issued to the Central Armed Police Forces to undertake recruitment against vacant posts in non-general duty cadres in a time-bound manner, Union minister Nityanand Rai said.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai

India's policy of zero tolerance against terror is unshakable: Minister Rai

June 10, 2025 8:41 pm

Nityanand Rai said cowardly acts such as the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack do not weaken India, rather only strengthen its resolve.

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Delhi Confidential: Mistaken Identity

April 03, 2025 3:35 am

Nityanand Rai found himself in an awkward situation on Wednesday during a debate on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in Rajya Sabha.

Union Minister’s relative ‘shot dead by brother’ during argument over tap water

March 20, 2025 7:35 pm

Locals and the police say that the brothers lived together but had a longstanding dispute.

Union minister denies taking loan for Chandigarh’s 24x7 water project, MP Tewari calls it a ‘wrong’ answer

February 12, 2025 8:21 am

In the last five years, MC Chandigarh’s total expenditure was more than its revenue

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132 PMLA cases against current, ex-politicians in last 6 yrs: Govt

August 07, 2024 7:58 am

Total 4,467 cases by ED since 2019 as Central Govt widened ambit of law

577 CAPF personnel died of health issues in Maoist-hit areas in 5 years

577 CAPF personnel died of heart attack, illness in Naxal-affected areas in last five years, LS told

August 07, 2024 8:35 am

The CISF personnel deployed in Naxal-affected areas for providing security cover to important government buildings, including those of public sector undertakings, etc.

The ministry claimed that the housing board is not facing any financial crisis and that the CHB does not receive any grant/ budget from the central government / UT of Chandigarh. ( File Photo)

‘Need-based changes in housing board schemes on Delhi pattern can’t be allowed in Chandigarh’: Home Ministry in Lok Sabha

July 31, 2024 11:56 am

Rai also said that “certain need-based changes were allowed in relaxation of Chandigarh Building Rules, 2017 by the CHB”.

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Delhi Confidential: Talks with farmers and a floor test in Bihar

February 14, 2024 8:01 am

Of the three Union ministers tasked to represent the Government during talks with protesting farmers, Minister of State (Home) Nityanand Rai could not attend the second round of meeting in Chandigarh on Monday.

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Parliament winter session: NGOs got Rs 55k cr from abroad in 3 years

December 20, 2023 4:37 am

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in order to accept foreign contributions, all associations or NGOs have to obtain registration or prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA, 2010).