Arjun Ram Meghwal: Things to know about the new Law Minister

Bureaucrat-turned-politician Arjun Ram Meghwal assumed charge as the Minister of Law and Justice, succeeding Kiren Rijiju, who was removed from the high-profile ministry in a surprise development on May 18. Here we list some facts about the newly appointed law minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal.

Arjun Ram Meghwal is a BJP Lok Sabha MP from Rajasthan's Bikaner. Credit: PTI Photo

Arjun Ram Meghwal is known for cycling to the Parliament. There are several occasions where Meghwal was seen riding a bicycle to reach Lok Sabha. Credit: Twitter/@arjunrammeghwal

While serving as water resources minister, Meghwal stopped the flow of India's share of water to Pakistan after the Pulwama attack. Credit: PTI Photo

Meghwal is 69-year-old and is an retired IAS officer. Credit: PTI Photo

Meghwal has served as the District Collector of Churu, Rajasthan. Credit: Twitter/@arjunrammeghwal

Meghwal is only the third person to hold the Law and Justice portfolio as a Minister of State with Independent Charge. Credit: Twitter/@arjunrammeghwal