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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 flags precision of Operation Sindoor strikes: Have only struck those who killed innocents

May 08, 2025 2:02 am

Defence Minister cites Ramcharitmanas, says India targeted only those who killed innocents while speaking at a BSF event on Wednesday,

Pahalgam terror attack: Rajnath Singh names Pakistan in US call, says got backing for India’s right to defend

May 02, 2025 1:41 am

Perpetrators and backers must be brought to justice, Jaishankar tells Rubio; US calls for de-escalation

Indians stood united, irrespective of religion we belong to: Rajnath on Pahalgam attack

April 28, 2025 5:10 am

His remarks come at a time when the opposition parties and religious and social organisations across the country have declared their support for the Union Government in its hunt for the terrorists

In era of 'grey zone,' cyber attacks tools to achieve politico-military aims: Rajnath Singh

April 10, 2025 12:55 pm

The Armed forces will increasingly need to operate jointly in a multi-domain environment where cyber, space and information warfare will be as potent as conventional operations.

Dubai Crown Prince meets PM Modi and Rajnath, discusses trade and defence

April 08, 2025 9:15 pm

The Crown Prince, who is also the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well.

Navy ensures no nation in IOR can suppress another: Rajnath Singh

April 06, 2025 3:31 am

Singh was speaking at the flag-off ceremony of Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel Sunayna, which has been designated as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, for a month-long deployment in the IOR.

Indo-Pacific has become focal point for world, our responsibility to ensure peace: Rajnath at Navy event

April 05, 2025 11:18 pm

Singh was speaking at the flag-off ceremony of Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel Sunayna, which has been designated as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, for a month-long deployment in the IOR.

Languages in India are not in competition but in cooperation: Rajnath

March 30, 2025 12:29 am

Rajnath’s remarks come at a time when the Centre and Tamil Nadu are at loggerheads over the implementation of the three-language policy in schools. 

Rajnath Singh urges Netherlands counterpart to ensure Dutch firms don't provide weapons, tech to Pak

March 18, 2025 9:40 pm

During the meeting, Singh conveyed his concern over cross-border terrorism that has emanated from Pakistan over the last several decades due to which India has suffered, the sources said.

'Further deepen partnership': Rajnath Singh meets US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard over boosting defence ties

March 17, 2025 2:42 pm

Gabbard's talks with the Union Minister came a day after she met National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and attended a conclave of global intelligence czars in the national capital that was hosted by India.

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