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rajnath singh
BJP
DOB
10 Jul 1951
Age
72 years
birth palce
Bhabhaura, UP
profession
Politician
rajnath singh biography
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 has been given charge of the Defence Ministry.
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.
He will once again be seen contesting the Lok Sabha elections of 2024 from Lucknow as a representative of Bharatiya Janata Party.
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rajnath singh personal life
Father
Ram Badan Singh
Mother
Savitri Singh
Education
M.Sc. Physics
RAJNATH SINGH NEWS
No Indian Muslim will lose their citizenship due to CAA: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Ghaziabad
April 03, 2024 10:35 pm
Singh also spoke about the action by investigative agencies against Opposition leaders, and said those who are going to jail for corruption are alleging it is political vendetta
PM Modi facilitated return of Indian students from conflict-hit Ukraine: Rajnath Singh
April 03, 2024 5:18 pm
Referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict that is going on for two years, the defence minister said, "What no other prime minister in the world could do, our prime minister did that. He called up Russia's President (Vladimir) Putin and Ukraine's President (Volodymyr) Zelenskyy."
India's atmanirbhar defence sector
April 03, 2024 10:51 am
The transformation underway in the defence industrial complex has set the stage for multiple stakeholders to rally and promote domestic technological innovation
India-China face-off: De-escalation way forward, talks will continue, says Rajnath Singh
April 03, 2024 5:10 am
In his address, Rajnath Singh said unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid war will be part of the future conventional wars
Rajnath Singh to head BJP’s 27-member manifesto panel
March 31, 2024 7:21 am
Nirmala convener & Goyal co-convener; CMs of Assam, Chhattisgarh and MP among members
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to head BJP’s 27-member manifesto committee for Lok Sabha elections
March 30, 2024 4:58 pm
The manifesto-preparation exercise will incorporate suggestions from people online and also via the party’s offline outreach to voters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced some time ago.
Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, says Ladakh India's 'capital of bravery'
March 24, 2024 4:59 pm
Rajnath Singh was earlier supposed to go to Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, but his visit was cancelled due to inclement weather.
US Defence Secy lauds Indian Navy’s role in anti-piracy ops
March 19, 2024 7:24 am
As per the Defence Ministry, US Secretary of Defence appreciated the role being played by the Indian Navy in carrying out various anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Union Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Austin
March 18, 2024 7:38 pm
The defence ministry said the US defence secretary appreciated the important role being played by the Indian Navy in conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean Region.
Cadets medically boarded out for disabilities during training now eligible for resettlement facilities
March 17, 2024 7:45 am
There was, however, no word on providing them with a disability pension. The new proposal would be for officer trainees who undergo training at Dehradun-based IMA, NDA, Khadakwasla and naval and air force academies.
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.
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
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The Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 Round 1 has begun with 16 top players, including five Indian grandmasters, competing for a chance to face world champions Ding Liren and Li Wenjun. The tournament will be a double round robin with 14 games, but former champion Magnus Carlsen will not be participating. Stay tuned for updates.
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