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rajnath singh
BJP
DOB
10 Jul 1951
Age
73 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 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.
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rajnath singh personal life
Father
Ram Badan Singh
Mother
Savitri Singh
Education
M.Sc. Physics
RAJNATH SINGH NEWS
Rajnath Singh admitted to AIIMS Delhi with back pain
July 11, 2024 10:44 pm
He is stable and under observation, AIIMS media cell in-charge Dr Rima Dada said, adding he is undergoing tests.
'Deeply anguished': Rajnath Singh on killing of 5 Army personnel in J-K's Kathua
July 09, 2024 9:13 am
Singh said counter-terror operations are underway and the soldiers are determined to "usher in peace and order" in the region.
Rajnath Singh 'lied' in Parliament on compensation to martyr Agniveer families, alleges Rahul
July 03, 2024 10:29 pm
The Congress leader also shared a video on X purportedly of the father of a deceased Agniveer who stated that Rajnath Singh had claimed that Rs 1 crore compensation had been given to the next of kin of martyred Agniveers but no such assistance was received by his family.
'Constitution taught me to take LoP seriously': Modi's jibe after Rahul Gandhi says BJP MPs cordial with him until PM is around
July 01, 2024 7:07 pm
"This morning, Rajnath Singh greeted me well but it stops when PM Modi is around," Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi claimed.
Delhi Confidential: Allaying Differences
June 19, 2024 2:04 am
There may not be big changes in the Union Cabinet in the new government, but one difference is visible — the emergence of Defence Minister and BJP veteran Rajnath Singh as the key figure for coordinating with the NDA partners.
Veterans’ welfare, modernisation of forces: Rajnath outlines vision as he takes charge as Defence Minister for second term
June 13, 2024 10:20 pm
Minister to make first official visit to the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam later this week
Review of Agnipath to LAC boost: Defence top priorities
June 11, 2024 7:43 am
With many political parties — some allies and Opposition alike — demanding a review of the scheme, this is one of the tasks the Government will likely take on priority.
Bhupender Yadav, Rajnath are BJP observers for electing next Odisha CM
June 10, 2024 8:47 am
BJP legislature party will be held on June 11 while the oath-taking ceremony of the new CM will take place on June 12.
Efforts to be made to implement ‘one nation, one election’: Rajnath Singh
May 31, 2024 3:35 am
Singh heaped praises on Modi for his leadership and taking the country to new heights. "When India speaks today, the world listens," he said, adding that even politicians in Pakistan are praising India, but those in the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) do not understand this.
Lok Sabha Election 2024, Phase 5: From Rahul Gandhi to Rajnath Singh, check out the list of key candidates in fray
May 19, 2024 11:53 am
A total of 49 constituencies will open their ballot boxes and EVMs across 6 states and 2 union territories during phase 5.
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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