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WEAVER'S SON TO LAW MINISTER: MEGHWAL RECOUNTS HIS LIFE JOURNEY, LAW REFORMS AND PM MODI'S BIKANER CONNECT
First India Jaipur
|June 16, 2025
DOHAS, GHAZALS, AND JUSTICE: A MULTI-FACETED CONVERSATION WITH ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL
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In a tete-a-tete with CEO and Managing Editor of First India News Pawan Arora, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to national leadership.
He speaks about caste challenges, key legal reforms, ONOE, Uniform Civil Code, etc. He also reflects on PM Modi's connect with Bikaner and powerful message sent post 'Operation Sindoor'. Excerpts...
Q Your life journey is truly inspir-ing—from a weaver's family and Dalit back-ground to becoming the country's Law Minis-Tell us about it.
A I was born into a weaver family in an area where education wasn't encouraged. But I believe good values—whether from family, school, or friends—shape one's character and build inner strength. Despite the challenges, I cleared Class 10, moved to Bikaner for Class 11, and later continued my studies in Dungar College, while balancing family responsibilities.
Q You were married young, around 14 or 15?
A
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