Rajnath Singh (Hindi pronunciation: [ɾɑːd͡ʒnɑːt̪ʰ sɪŋɡʱ] ⓘ; born 10 July 1951) is an Indian politician and lecturer who is serving the Defence Minister of India since 20 May 2019. He was also the Deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024.

Shri Rajnath Singh: Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) 23012286, 23019030 (Office) 23015403: rmo[at]mod[dot]nic[dot]in: 104, South Block, New Delhi: 17, Akbar Road, New Delhi - 110001. Shri Sanjay Seth: Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) 23792128 (Office) 23016255: mos-defence[at]gov[dot]in:

Watch the latest update of Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in the video section. In 1977, he was elected as an MLA in UP Assembly. In 1983, he became a State Secretary of UP BJP. In this section, view Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh's latest media interview. As Education minister in 1992, he took initiative and got Anti Copy Act Passed.

Shri Rajnath Singh [ Bharatiya Janata Party ] Party: Bharatiya Janata Party: Father's Name: Shri Rambadan Singh: Mother's Name: Smt. Gujarati Devi: Date of Birth: 10 Jul 1951: Place of Birth: Village Babhora, Tehasil Chakia, District Varanasi (now district Chandauli),Uttar Pradesh: Spouse's Name: Smt. Savitri Singh: Children: Two sons, One ...

Feb 12, 2025 · Rajnath Singh (born July 10, 1951, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, India) is an Indian politician, government official, and a major figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP; Indian People’s Party) who has served as minister of defense since 2019.

Jun 13, 2024 · After being elected to the Lok Sabha from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for a third consecutive time, 72-year-old Rajnath Singh took oath as a Union Cabinet Minister on Sunday. His previous tenure as defence minister spanned from 2019 to 2024.

Rajnath Singh, born on July 10, 1951, in Bhabhaura, Uttar Pradesh, is a prominent Indian politician known for his dedication and service to the nation. As a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has held various key positions, including the current Defence Minister of India, a role he has served since May 30, 2019.

Jun 13, 2024 · After being elected to the Lok Sabha from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh for the third consecutive time, Shri Rajnath Singh took oath as a Union Cabinet Minister on June 09, 2024. He was allocated the portfolio of Ministry of Defence for the second consecutive term on the back of a successful tenure from 2019-2024.

Feb 6, 2025 · New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, agreed on Thursday to work on a 10-year comprehensive framework to bolster the India-US defence partnership, especially in the spheres of intelligence, logistics, operational and industrial engagement.

As Defence Minister, he has undertaken several initiatives to increase women’s participation in various departments and field operations. The proposal for induction of women in the corps of military police in the Indian Army as soldiers was taken by him and the decision to recruit a total of 1,700 women military personnel was also taken under ...