Rajnath Singh: Latest News, Photos, Videos & Updates

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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... roots within the RSS laid the foundation for his subsequent political career. Singh started his political career in 1975, as the district president of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh for the Bhartiya Jan Sangh, the predecessor of the BJP. He was the district coordinator for the JP movement and was imprisoned for 18 months during the Emergency. A long time associate of the Rashrtiya Swyamsevak Sangh, Rajnath Singh became the BJP’s youth wing president in 1984, Uttar Pradesh. He became the state education minister in 1991. In 1994, he was elected to be a Rajya Sabha MP which was soon followed by him becoming the UP state president for the BJP. In 2005, after party veteran LK Advani resigned following NDA’s loss in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, Singh was elected as BJP’s National President -- a position he held again in 2013. Throughout his tenure, Rajnath Singh has held various key positions within the BJP. He was elected to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council in 1988 and became the Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1991. In March 1997 he became State President of the Uttar Pradesh unit of BJP and played a key role in saving the BJP-led Government twice during the political crisis. In November 1999 he became Union Minister of Surface Transport in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. In 2003, Rajnath Singh became Minister of Agriculture in Vajpayee’s cabinet. Rajnath served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2000 to 2002. Later, Singh assumed crucial responsibilities within the BJP. He became the President of the party in 2005 and played a vital role in strengthening the organization's structure, expanding its reach, and mobilizing grassroots support. In 2014, when the BJP secured a resounding victory in the general elections, Rajnath Singh was appointed as the Union Minister for Home Affairs in the Narendra Modi-led government. While in Modi's second term as Prime Minister, Rajnath was given charge of the Defence Ministry, a portfolio he retained in PM Modi's third term also after winning the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Lucknow constituency once again. Rajnath Singh is widely regarded as a skilled administrator and known for his ability to connect with people, resolve conflicts, and deliver results. His firm yet composed demeanour has earned him respect across party lines and among his colleagues.

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

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Rajnath, Doval likely to visit China to attend SCO meeting

June 23, 2025 7:52 am

China is the host of the SCO leaders’ Summit in Tianjin, and these meetings are preparatory for the leaders’ meeting to be hosted by President Xi Jinping

Defence Ministry begins review of manual for big-ticket purchases

Defence Ministry kicks off overhaul of acquisition procedure as big-ticket, indigenous military buys take centrestage

June 20, 2025 8:01 am

The move comes at a time the government has upped big-ticket military procurements, prioritising those made indigenously.

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India, Australia agree to work together to combat terrorism

June 05, 2025 3:02 am

Marles is on a two-day official visit to India. The visit marks his first to India after his re-appointment as Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.

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If Pakistan serious about talks, it must hand over Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar: Rajnath Singh

May 31, 2025 2:50 am

Had Navy gone in, Pak could have split into four: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the CII Business Summit

'People in PoK part of Indian family, will return to India voluntarily': Rajnath Singh

May 29, 2025 2:30 pm

Rajnath Singh PoK Statement : Addressing the CII Business Summit, Rajnath Singh reached out to the people living in PoK and asserted that they are a part of the Indian family.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses Air Warriors in Bhuj (ANI screengrab)

Defence Minister approves execution of new fighter jet programme

May 27, 2025 11:20 am

The cabinet committee on security led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given in-principle approval to the fighter jet programme last year.

India Pakistan Ceasefire Highlights: After Rahul Gandhi’s poser on ‘aircraft lost’, MEA flags ‘false representation’

May 18, 2025 10:49 am

India Pakistan news Highlights: “This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out,” the MEA said.

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Pak a rogue nation, its nuclear weapons not safe, should be under IAEA: Rajnath

May 16, 2025 4:56 pm

According to Rajnath Singh, the precision strikes on terror infrastructure have proved that it will not succumb to any nuclear blackmail, he said.

BrahMos not just a weapon but a message in itself, says Rajnath Singh

May 12, 2025 5:16 am

The Rs 300-crore BrahMos unit in Lucknow’s Sarojininagar has been established as a joint venture between the Indian and Russian governments, with the foundation stone laid in 2021.

BrahMos production unit in Lucknow set to be inaugurated today

May 14, 2025 6:12 pm

The facility will manufacture one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

WorldJune 25, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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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.

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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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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.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Assures Safety Of All Tourists Stranded On Havelock Island

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