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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

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.

MiG-21 decommissioned | Carried weight of national security on its wings, symbol of deep India-Russia ties: Rajnath Singh

September 26, 2025 8:53 pm

The defence minister said there is no fighter jet in the history of military aviation in the world, which has been manufactured in such great numbers.

‘Historic moment’: Rajnath Singh opens Tata Group’s combat vehicle plant in Morocco

September 24, 2025 6:32 am

Under the contract with the Moroccan government, TASL will deliver WhAP 8x8 vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army, with initial deliveries scheduled to begin next month.

Tripura Assembly lauds PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Armed Forces for ‘Operation Sindoor’

September 19, 2025 10:04 pm

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha moved a four-page resolution on Operation Sindoor in the Tripura Assembly on Friday.

Prepare for unconventional threats: Rajnath to Armed forces

September 17, 2025 1:48 am

Defence Minister says Op Sindoor proved India has capability to face any challenge with indigenous platforms

Rajnath Singh approves new manual to streamline revenue procurement, boost self-reliance

September 15, 2025 4:24 am

Last promulgated in 2009, this manual was under revision in the Ministry in consultation with the Armed Forces and other stakeholders.

10 women, 3 armed forces and 1 sailing vessel – a historic expedition begins

September 12, 2025 7:27 am

10 women officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force will cover over 26,000 nautical miles across the globe for nine months aboard the indigenously-built Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.

Less than 50 weapons fired to end conflict: IAF Vice-Chief; Rajnath says no permanent friends, enemies

August 31, 2025 12:23 am

At the same event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there are no permanent friends or enemies in geopolitics and that India’s defence infrastructure should not be dependent on any uncertain foreign interference, but based on its own capabilities.

Drones key part of defence policy, India designing & making them domestically: Rajnath

August 30, 2025 11:51 pm

Uttar Pradesh is playing a leading role in defence production, says CM

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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