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Rajnath Singh
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- Born 10 July 1951
- Age 73
- Birth Place Bhabhaura, Uttar Pradesh India
- Profession Politician, Lecturer
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Deputy Leader Of The House, Lok Sabha 30 May 2019 - 4 June 2024, 25th Union Minister Of Home Affairs 26 May 2014 - 30 May 2019, 8th National President Of Bharatiya Janata Party 24 January 2013 - 8 July 2014, 27th Union Minister Of Agriculture 24 May 2003 - 22 May 2004, 19th Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh 28 October 2000 - 8 March 2002, 34th Union Minister Of Road Transport & Highways 22 November 1999 - 27 October 2000, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 26 November 2002 - 25 November 2008, 4th National President Of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha 1988-1990
- Residence 17, Akbar Road, New Delhi
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rajnath singh BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 20 Jan 2025
Rajnath Singh, one of the key leaders of the BJP and currently the Union Defence Minister, has had a long political career spanning several decades. Rajnath Singh's political journey began in the early 1970s when he became associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). His strong ideological...
rajnath singh PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Rambadan Singh |
| Mother | Gujrati Devi |
| Spouse | Savitri Singh (1971), |
| Children | 3, including Pankaj Singh |
| Education | M.Sc. in Physics |
POSITIONS HELD BY Rajnath Singh
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | 1977 - 1980 |
| Minister of Home Affairs | 26 May 2014 - 30 May 2019 |
| Member of the 16th Lok Sabha | 26 May 2014 - 24 May 2019 |
| Member of the 15th Lok Sabha | 2009 - 2014 |
| Member of the 17th Lok Sabha | 30 May 2019 - Present |
RAJNATH SINGH NEWS
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap in Goa. All you need to know
January 05, 2026 11:34 am
Upon his arrival on Sunday, Singh was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Minister for Protocol Shri Mauvin Godinho at INS Hansa, Dabolim.
Rajnath Singh to commission ICG ship Samudra Pratap in Goa on Jan 5 Panaji
January 04, 2026 12:03 pm
The vessel is equipped with advanced systems to detect oil spills, enabling comprehensive pollution response operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya true statesmen: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
January 04, 2026 5:17 am
He unveiled the portraits of both leaders at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday
India acted in accordance with Lord Ram’s values during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
January 01, 2026 4:17 am
The Defence Minister was in Ayodhya for the second anniversary celebrations of the Ram Mandir’s ‘Pratishtha Dwadashi’ ceremony
Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha Dwadashi' today, Rajnath & Yogi to attend
December 31, 2025 9:31 am
Singh, who will be main 'yajman' during the programme, will hoist a flag at Annapurna temple
Circumference of heart directly proportional to happiness, says Rajnath Singh
December 28, 2025 4:58 am
Inaugurating the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women (COEW) at Dharampur in Gujarat’s Valsad, Singh said women have proved time and again whenever given equal opportunities, they can perform as well as or even outperform men.
Vajpayee’s stature was defined not by the positions he held but by his deeds: Rajnath
December 25, 2025 6:09 am
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak were present at the event.
Rajnath, Dutch foreign minister meet in Delhi, hold defence talks
December 19, 2025 4:55 am
The Defence Ministry said the discussions highlighted the shared commitment of India and the Netherlands to a free, open, inclusive and rule-based Indo-Pacific region.
Ram Mandir consecration: Second anniversary to be celebrated on Dec 31, Rajnath Singh among likely invitees
December 13, 2025 9:18 am
The Ram Janmabhoomi Trust is set to mark the second anniversary of Ram Lalla’s first Pran Pratistha and hoist the flag on 7 sub-temples.
Vande Mataram debate: Time for song’s unbiased evaluation, it was never anti-Islam, says Rajnath Singh
December 09, 2025 6:11 am
Calling for a “return to the song’s glory”, Singh said the composition was “complete in itself”, but “there have been attempts to render it incomplete”.
RAJNATH SINGH PHOTOS
PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, other political leaders observe 9th International Yoga Day
June 21, 2023 3:40 pm
Political leaders participated in International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21.
In photos: Rajnath Singh, PM Albanese join Holi celebrations in India
March 08, 2023 10:53 pm
Military parade, bike stunts mark Bengaluru's Army Day celebration
January 16, 2023 11:19 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the event was organised in Karnataka to pay tribute to the people of the state who laid down their lives for India’s freedom.
IAF gets first made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters
October 03, 2022 5:31 pm
The Light Combat Helicopters are capable of destroying enemy air defence and can be deployed in counter-insurgency operations and combat search-and-rescue tasks.
In Pics: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to bolster ties
September 08, 2022 2:04 pm
PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath and Rajnath Singh pay tributes to former UP CM Kalyan Singh
August 22, 2021 6:00 pm
Kalyan Singh passed away after battling age-related ailments at a Lucknow hospital for nearly one-and-a-half months.
22nd Anniversary of Kargil war: India remembers brave soldiers on Vijay Diwas
July 26, 2021 1:56 pm
In 1999 on this day, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named 'Operation Vijay' (victory).
US Defence Secy meets Rajnath, says India 'central pillar' in US approach in Indo-Pacific
March 20, 2021 6:17 pm
Austin arrived here on Friday on a three-day visit as part of his three-nation first overseas tour that signalled the Biden administration's strong commitment to its relations with its close allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
Manali to Spiti in 15 mins: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Atal Tunnel at Rohtang
October 03, 2020 1:34 pm
On a daily basis, the tunnel has the capacity to handle approximately 3,000 cars and 1,500 trucks with a maximum speed of 80 km per hour.
Rajnath Singh in Leh: Reviews Army preparedness, boosts morale of soldiers
July 17, 2020 4:46 pm
Rajnath Singh, who arrived in Leh more than a month after 20 soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley on June 15, assured the troops that their sacrifice will not go in vain.
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RAJNATH SINGH VIDEOS
Mass conversions are a matter of concern for all: Rajnath Singh
June 22, 2020 6:05 pm
At a function organised by a Christian body, on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that mass conversions are a matter of concern and needs to be checked.
Ramnath Goenka Awards: 5 key takeaways from Rajnath Singh's speech
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
The 13th edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards was held recently in New Delhi. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh delivered the Keynote Address at the event. Here are 5 takeaways from his speech.
Rajnath Singh: How can Naxals be called Gandhians with Guns?
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
At the Ramnath Goenka Awards 2019, Home Minister Rajnath Singh questioned the how Naxalites were being called Gandhians with guns. He asked if our security forces had no human rights.
RNG Awards 2019: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Delivering The Keynote Address
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh delivers the keynote address at The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards after presenting awards to 29 winners in 18 categories across print, broadcast and purely-digital for outstanding work done in 2017.
After rescue comes recovery. How states are helping rebuild Kerala: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
Kerala initial estimate of the damage is about Rs 20,000 crore. The Centre has so far pledged Rs 600 crore. This is how states are pitching in. Take a look in today’s #NewsInNumbers
The amount of loss in Kerala because of floods: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
As Kerala battles its worst floods in a century, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that the state, with help from the centre and armed forces, is constantly trying to overcome the situation. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
40 lakh people left out of Assam NRC: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:20 pm
What does it mean for 40 lakh people to be left out of the Assam NRC? Let's put the number in perspective. Take a look in today's News in Numbers.
Centre announces ceasefire in J&K with militants during Ramzan, CM Mehbooba Mufti thanks Rajnath, Modi and other stakeholders
June 22, 2020 6:25 pm
Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced a ceasefire with militants in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan.
Pathankot Attack: Indian Express' Investigation
May 20, 2016 11:14 pm
