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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
Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 24 May 2003 - 22 May 2004
Minister of Defence (India) 31 May 2019 - Present
Minister of Road Transport and Highways 22 November 1999 - 27 October 2000
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh 28 October 2000 - 8 March 2002
Member of the Lok Sabha 2024 - Present

RAJNATH SINGH NEWS

Opposition ‘thug-bandhan’, wants return of jungle raj, says Amit Shah

October 30, 2025 3:07 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday alleged that RJD supremo and former CM Lalu Prasad wants to make his son Tejashwi the CM and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi her son Rahul the PM, while asserting that “both posts were not vacant”.

Operation Sindoor was just a trailer, now BrahMos can reach all of Pakistan: Rajnath

October 19, 2025 6:18 am

The Union Defence Minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of supersonic BrahMos missiles manufactured at the Lucknow unit of BrahMos Aerospace Limited on Saturday.

Operation Sindoor an example of self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

October 17, 2025 5:51 am

In all, 1,532 students graduated from various skill-based and professional programmes at the ceremony.

Protectionism by some countries on disruptive tech, India can be self-reliant in any field: Rajnath Singh

October 16, 2025 8:05 pm

Addressing officials on the theme ‘Emerging Technologies and DRDO’, Singh stressed on the need to understand and adapt to the transformation taking place in the defence sector and the evolving nature of warfare.

Rajnath, Marles hold talks in Canberra Forum for joint staff talks to submarine co-op: India, Australia ink 3 pacts

October 10, 2025 4:25 am

A Defence Ministry statement said the meeting marked five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Rajnath visit will deepen our defence ties: Australian envoy

October 07, 2025 5:18 am

During Singh’s visit, India and Australia are set to sign three pacts pertaining to information-sharing, submarine rescue and joint staff talks.

Rajnath Singh's warning to Pakistan over Sir Creek, and how a British Raj mess plagues two nations

October 04, 2025 7:54 am

Rajnath Singh warned any Pakistani misadventure in the Sir Creek area would invite a severe Indian response that could "change both history and geography". Here is what to know about the dispute.

'Road to Karachi goes through Sir Creek': Rajnath slams Pakistan for military infra on Gujarat border

October 03, 2025 2:42 am

Referring to Atmanirbhar Bharat, he said that the country is now not only a consumer, but a manufacturer and exporter of weapons.

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against ‘misadventure’ over ‘military infra’ on Gujarat border

October 02, 2025 1:50 pm

At the Lakki Nala garrison in Kutch, the Defence Minister warned Pakistan against ‘misadventure’. Invoking Operation Sindoor, he emphasised the ‘balance of shaastra and shashtra’

Rajnath Singh credits ‘triservices synergy’ for decisive results during Operation Sindoor

October 01, 2025 2:47 am

Addressing a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Subroto Park, he said this success—achieved through tri-service integration—must become the benchmark for all future operations.

RAJNATH SINGH PHOTOS

Carl Lewis participates in a Mumbai run

May 19, 2014 9:11 pm

Olympic legend and athlete Carl Lewis participated in running along with young Mumbaikers at the Marine Drive.

Narendra Modi attends Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

May 17, 2014 10:23 pm

Narendra Modi along with BJP president Rajnath Singh and leader Amit Shah visited Varanasi to perform Ganga Aarti.

Amit Shah, L K Advani, Rajnath Singh celebrate BJP's remarkable win

May 16, 2014 10:00 pm

BJP President Rajnath Singh gave the credit for the party's performance in Lok Sabha polls to Narendra Modi, saying he has the capability to lead the country.

Rajnath Singh seeks blessings before filing nominations

April 05, 2014 10:59 am

Bhartiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh visits a gurudwara a day before his nomination for 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Rajnath Singh hits back at Congress, says it divides on religious lines

January 21, 2014 6:46 pm

BJP Party chief Rajnath Singh retorted at UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi for calling BJP communal.

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