Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1951 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Bhabhaura, Chandauli District, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh publicly addressed the ongoing West Asia war, emphasizing India's neutral stance amid the conflict. He highlighted that the situation is a global concern beyond just India and stressed that lasting peace requires dialogue and diplomacy. His statement reaffirmed India's commitment to peaceful resolutions in international disputes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an all-party meeting in New Delhi to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis. The meeting included key cabinet ministers such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and others, with briefings provided by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and the Petroleum Secretary. This high-level consultation aimed to formulate a unified national response to the regional instability affecting global concerns including India's interests.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BSc | K.B.P.G College, Mirzapur Gorakhpur University, 1969 |
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| MSc | Physics from Gorakhpur University, 1971 |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
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| College/University | Gorakhpur University, Uttar Pradesh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Address | 3/206, Chipulkhand Gomti Nagar Lucknow, UP |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Savitri Singh (married 1971) |
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Family
| Father | Rambadan Singh |
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| Mother | Gujrati Devi |
| Spouse | Savitri Singh |
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Career
| Education Minister | Uttar Pradesh Government, 1991 | ||||||
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| Union Surface Transport Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Government, 1999 | ||||||
| Chief Minister | Uttar Pradesh, 2000 | ||||||
| Union Minister of Agriculture | 2003 | ||||||
| Union Minister for Home Affairs | 2014 | ||||||
| Defence Minister | 2019 | ||||||
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Favourites
| Politician | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in the village of Babhora, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. Joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at 13 years old in 1964. | |
| 3. Active RSS worker and accomplished student. | |
| 4. Served as a Physics lecturer at K.B. Post-Graduate College, Mirzapur. | |
| 5. Organizational Secretary of ABVP Gorakhpur Division from 1969 to 1971. | |
| 6. Played a crucial role in saving the BJP government twice during a political crisis in 1997. | |
| 7. Initiated the National Highway Development Programme (NHDP). | |
| 8. Introduced projects like the Farm Income Insurance Scheme and Kisan Call Centre as Union Minister of Agriculture. | |
| 9. Traveled extensively across India as BJP President in 2003. | |
| 10. Passionate advocate for the Hindi language. | |
| 11. Became India's first Defence Minister to fly in a Tejas fighter aircraft in 2019. |