Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh currently serves as Union Minister of Defence (since 2019). Follow their statements, policy positions, and role in shaping national politics.
Profile
Rajnath Singh
Union Minister of Defence (since 2019)
Rahul Gandhi
Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha (since June 2024); MP from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh — Indian National Congress (INC)
Background & Career
Rajnath Singh has held several senior BJP and government positions, including national party president and Union Home Minister, before taking charge of the Defence Ministry.
As Defence Minister, he has overseen major indigenous defence procurement programs and India's military modernization push, including expanded domestic manufacturing under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Personal & Education
- Gorakhpur University — M.Sc. in Physics
Career Timeline
- 1977 – 1990s
Member, Legislative Assembly
Uttar Pradesh
- 2000 – 2002
Chief Minister
Uttar Pradesh
- 2003 – 2004
Union Minister of Agriculture
Government of India
- 2005 – 2014
President (two terms)
Bharatiya Janata Party
- 2014 – 2019
Union Minister of Home Affairs
Government of India
- 2019 – Present
Union Minister of Defence
Government of India
