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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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Army Chief General MM Naravane, Defence Secretary and DRDO chief and asked them to offer available facilities and expertise to civilians during the COVID-19 crisis
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the inaugural session of Indian Air Force commanders' conference at Air Headquarters in Delhi on April 15.
While addressing a public conference in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on April 13, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a jibe at state CM Mamata Banerjee for protesting against EC's decision for banning her from election campaigning over violation of Model Code of Conduct.
In an exclusive interview with IndiaTV Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talked about how India is dealing with Pakistan, the current situation of BJP in poll-bound Bengal and the situation of the country with large scale vaccination in process.
Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh on March 25 expressed confidence over winning more than 200 seats in upcoming West Bengal Elections 2021.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin III expressed condolences on the death of an Indian Air Force pilot Ashish Gupta during tragic air crash.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin III presented his statement and said India-US relationship is stronghold of free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh during his address in poll-bound Assam's Dergaon on March 14 expressed concern on the current status of Congress and accused them of joining hands with All India United Democratic Front for the sake of votes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched e-Chhawani portal. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat was also present at the event. The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards through a multi-tenancy central platform.
Rajnath Singh said the Chinese would keep their troop presence in the North Bank area to east of Finger 8 and the Indian troops would be based at their permanent base at Dhan Singh Thapa Post near Finger 3.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India always conveyed to China that border issues can be resolved through talks. Making a statement on ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’ in Rajya Sabha, Singh said that Chinese actions near the border areas have impacted the bilateral ties. He said that Indian forces have bravely faced the challenges at the border and "proved that they are ready to face any challenge to protect the sovereignty of the country". He said that India is committed to maintaining a peaceful situation at the border. "India has always emphasised on maintaining bilateral ties," the minister said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India always conveyed to China that border issues can be resolved through talks. Making a statement on ‘present situation in Eastern Ladakh’ in Rajya Sabha, Singh said that Chinese actions near the border areas have impacted the bilateral ties. He said that Indian forces have bravely faced the challenges at the border and "proved that they are ready to face any challenge to protect the sovereignty of the country".
India and China have agreed for a complete disengagement at Pangong Tso along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. China will keep its troops to the east of the Finger 8 at the north bank of Pangong Lake. India will keep its troops at its permanent base near Finger 3.
No matter which party you belong to, the country stands united when it comes to national security: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha
While addressing the Valedictory Function of Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said despite Covid-19 pandemic, the event has been immensely successful.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended 'Startup Manthan 2021' in Bengaluru. Speaking at the event, Rajnath Singh said, "Startup India was based on three major pillars-simplification and handholding, funding and incentives and industry-academia partnerships." "Rs 4,500 crores of investment made in 384 startups through funds of fund scheme. Our economy is soon going to be driven by the start-ups," Defence Minister added.
While addressing an event in Bengaluru on February 04, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "India, due to its geo-strategic location in Indian Ocean Region, maritime character, historical and cultural ties with littoral states, considers it important to keep the maritime neighbourhood safe and secure, through unity and togetherness."
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers' Conclave. The event is taking place in Bengaluru on February 04.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers' Conclave.
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