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Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh

Height: 1.75 m DOB: July 10, 1951

Rajnath Singh is the senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been the Defence Minister of India since 2019. Singh also served as the Union Home Minister in the Narendra Modi government from 2014 to 2019. Rajnath Singh was the president of the BJP twice from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. He has been a Lok Sabha member from the Lucknow constituency of Uttar Pradesh for the last two terms. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, Singh won the Lucknow seat by defeating Congress candidate Rita Bahuguna Joshi with a margin of 2,72,749 votes. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Singh retained the Lucknow constituency by defeating Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Poonam Shatrughan Sinha with a margin of 3,47,302 votes. Rajnath Singh also represented the Ghaziabad parliamentary seat from 2009 to 2014. Singh was the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister from 2000 to 2002 and also won the Haidergarh Assembly constituency twice in 2001 (bypoll) and 2002. He was also a member of Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2001 and again from 2002 to 2008. Singh also served as the Union Cabinet Minister for Agriculture (2003-2004) and Road Transport and Highways (1999-2000) in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government. Rajnath Singh is again contesting from the Lucknow constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Super 100: Watch top news stories of the day

News | Apr 30, 2023, 02:19 PM IST

Super 100: Watch top news stories of the day

Aaj Ki Baat: US Commerce Secretary Raimondo attends celebrations at Rajnath Singh's residence

Aaj Ki Baat | Mar 08, 2023, 11:52 PM IST

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday attended Holi celebrations at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's official residence here. Raimondo is currently on a visit to India. She was accorded a warm welcome by Singh at his residence.

US secy Gina Raimondo grooves to ‘aaj biraj mein Holi re’ at Rajnath's home

News | Mar 08, 2023, 11:58 PM IST

US secy Gina Raimondo grooves to ‘aaj biraj mein Holi re’ at Rajnath's home

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Asia's largest helicopter factory in Karnataka

News | Feb 06, 2023, 06:11 PM IST

On the occasion of the inauguration of Asia's largest helicopter factory in Tumkuru, Karnataka, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said a big thing: He said that now we are moving towards self-sufficiency in the field of defense.

Republic Day: PM Modi arrives at National War Memorial in New Delhi

News | Jan 26, 2023, 05:41 PM IST

On the occasion of Republic Day, PM Modi reached the National War Memorial where Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was also present.

Special Report: Gen Asim Munir's Take On POK | Indian Army| Kashmir | Pakistan | Rajnath Singh

News | Dec 03, 2022, 11:41 PM IST

Indian Army On POK | Indian Army | Pakistan Army | Pakistan News: Pakistan के नए आर्मी चीफ जनरल Asim Munir आज दौड़े-दौड़े LOC पर पहुंच गए। पाकिस्तान में इस बात की गहमागहमी बहुत तेज है कि POK पर भारत कोई बड़ा एक्शन करने की तैयारी में है। सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक और बालाकोट ऑपरेशन की मार से Pakistan के पैर अब तक लड़खड़ा रहे हैं।#pok #IndianArmyOnPOK #AsimMunir #pakistanarmy #ShehbazSharif #pakistan #pakistannews #indiatv

Rajnath Singh Slams Congress For Disrespectful Comments For PM Modi

News | Nov 30, 2022, 07:10 PM IST

Download ffreedom app and apply coupon INDIATV to avail Rs 3000 scholarship instantly https://ffreedom.com/indiatvGujarat Election 2022 | PM Narendra Modi। Gujarat Election में बीजेपी की पूरी फौज चुनाव प्रचार में जुटी हुई है। पहले फेज के लिए प्रचार थम गया है। लेकिन वोटिंग से पहले पीएम मोदी पर Congress President की तरफ से की गई टिप्पणी चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है। India TV से EXCLUSIVE बातचीत करते हुए रक्षामंत्री राजनाथ सिंह न सिर्फ करारा जवाब दिया बल्कि बीजेपी के प्रचंड जीत का दावा भी किया। वहीं, POK से संबंध में रक्षामंत्री ने कहा कि वो भारत का अभिन्न अंग है, पीओके हमारा है और आगे भी रहेगा। समय आने पर पीओके को लेकर रहेंगे।#GujaratElection #rajnathsingh #pmnarendramodi #bjp #congress #GujaratElectionNews #PMModi #indiatv

Gujarat Election 2022: Rajnath Singh Commented On POK, Plans To Get It Back!

News | Nov 30, 2022, 05:15 PM IST

Download ffreedom app and apply coupon INDIATV to avail Rs 3000 scholarship instantly https://ffreedom.com/indiatvGujarat Election 2022 | PM Narendra Modi। Gujarat Election में बीजेपी की पूरी फौज चुनाव प्रचार में जुटी हुई है। पहले फेज के लिए प्रचार थम गया है। लेकिन वोटिंग से पहले पीएम मोदी पर Congress President की तरफ से की गई टिप्पणी चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है। India TV से EXCLUSIVE बातचीत करते हुए रक्षामंत्री राजनाथ सिंह न सिर्फ करारा जवाब दिया बल्कि बीजेपी के प्रचंड जीत का दावा भी किया। वहीं, POK से संबंध में रक्षामंत्री ने कहा कि वो भारत का अभिन्न अंग है, पीओके हमारा है और आगे भी रहेगा। समय आने पर पीओके को लेकर रहेंगे।#GujaratElection #rajnathsingh#pok #pakistan #jammukashmir #pmnarendramodi #bjp #congress #GujaratElectionNews #PMModi #indiatv

Rajnath Singh, Army chief General Manoj Pande To Attend Infantry Day event In Jammu & Kashmir Today

News | Oct 27, 2022, 11:33 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande will attend an event in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday (October 27) to mark the 75th anniversary of Infantry Day, officials said.Infantry Day is celebrated to commemorate the arrival of Indian Army at Budgam airfield on October 27, 1947, to protect Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani forces. It was the first military operation of Independent India.#rajnathsingh #jammukashmir #indiatv

Mulayam Singh's Last Rites: UP CM Yogi And Rajnath Singh Will Attend The Funeral In Saifai

News | Oct 11, 2022, 10:48 AM IST

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, who passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness, will be cremated on Tuesday at his native village Saifai in Uttar Pradesh. Chants of Netaji amar rahein reverberated across Saifai as people from across the length and breadth of the state thronged the village for his last darshan on Monday.The mortal remains of Mulayam Singh Yadav were brought to the village by Monday evening after he died at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital. #mulayamsinghyadav #samajwadiparty #indiatv

In major boost to Air Force | Rajnath Singh | Made-in-India light combat helicopter | India TV Live

News | Oct 03, 2022, 12:12 PM IST

The first indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) inducted into Indian Air Force at Jodhpur, in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.The LCH, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), has been primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions. In March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Limited Series Production (LSP) LCH at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore.#lightcombathelicopter #rajnathsingh #defence #pmmodi #latestnews #indiatv

Rajnath Singh Lauds The Glory Of Samrats While Inaugurating Panna Dai Statue

News | Aug 30, 2022, 03:15 PM IST

Udaipur में एक समारोह में रक्षा मंत्री Rajnath Singh ने पन्ना धाय की विशाल प्रतिमा का अनावरण किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने कहा कि साम्राज्य और सम्राटों को सभी याद करते हैं लेकिन यह किन की वजह से अस्तित्व में आए और इनको बनाने में किन लोगों का कितना योगदान है शायद लोग इसे भूल जाते हैं। जिन्होंने अपना बलिदान देकर, अपने कलेजे को तलवारों की नोक पर रखकर साम्राज्य बनाया, पहला उनका अभिनन्दन करना चाहिए।#rajnathsingh #udaipur #pannalaldhay #rajsthan #indiatv

Pushkar Singh Dhami to continue as Uttarakhand CM

News | Mar 21, 2022, 07:00 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced that Uttarakhand's caretaker Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has been elected as the legislature party leader. The decision was taken during the legislature party meeting in Dehradun in the presence of Unions Ministers Rajnath Singh, Pralhad Joshi and party MP Meenakshi Leki.

UP Election 2022: Pankaj Singh wins from Noida

Elections | Mar 10, 2022, 06:20 PM IST

Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj Singh has won the election by a record margin of 126,558 votes, defeating Samajwadi Party's Sunil Choudhary. Congress candidate Pankhuri Pathak was also in the contest, who came a distant third with 9401 votes.

BJP has never done Hindu-Muslim politics, says Rajnath Singh | EXCLUSIVE

News | Feb 16, 2022, 08:40 PM IST

The results of the ongoing Assembly Elections are to be declared on March 10. Campaigning for BJP, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talked exclusively with India TV. Watch the full interview.

UP Polls: SP, BJP spar over Mathura temple issue

News | Jan 27, 2022, 06:28 PM IST

As it battles the impact of farmers protest in Western Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to focus on Mathura - Krishna Janmabhoomi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were in Mathura today (January 27, 2022) for campaigning.

Rajnath Singh addresses Swarnim Vijay Parv at India Gate, remembers CDS Bipin Rawat

News | Dec 12, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of India's win against Pakistan in the 1971 war, a grand Swarnim Vijay Parv has been organised at India Gate in Delhi. Addressing the event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his statement, remembered martyred CDS Bipin Rawat and hoped for speedy recovery of Group Captain Varun Singh.

PM Modi urges startups to collaborate with 7 new defence companies

News | Oct 15, 2021, 04:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the seven new defence companies to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami at an event organized by the Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and representatives from the Defence industry associations were also present on the occasion.

Ground Report: Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate emergency landing strip for IAF planes on national highway in Barmer

News | Sep 09, 2021, 06:00 PM IST

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed a 3-km section of Satta-Gandhav stretch of NH-925A, as an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) for the Indian Air Force.

India always prepared to defend its unity, integrity, & sovereignty: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

News | Sep 09, 2021, 01:20 PM IST

After inaugurating the Emergency Landing Field in Rajasthan's Barmer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his address, said, "India is always prepared to defend its unity, integrity, & sovereignty. It shows that India is capable to deal with any challenge'.'

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