Rajnath Singh, born on July 10, 1951, in Bhabhaura village, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and currently serves as India's Defence Minister. He hails from a Hindu Rajput family. His father, Ram Badan Singh, was a farmer, and his mother, Gujarati Devi, was a homemaker.​

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Overview

  • Spouse: Savitri Singh
    Married on June 5, 1971, when Rajnath Singh was 20 years old.​

  • Children:

    • Pankaj Singh (born December 12, 1978): Eldest son; a politician affiliated with the BJP. He serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Pankaj is also the General Secretary of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. ​

      • Spouse: Sushma Singh (née Rana)
        An accomplished sport shooter, Sushma won a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in the 25-meter shooting event. She is the sister of shooter Jaspal Rana.

      • Children: A daughter named Divya and a son named Aryaveer.

    • Neeraj Singh (born 1980): Younger son; holds an MBA from the University of Leeds, UK. He has been actively involved with the BJP since 2000. ​

    • Anamika Singh: Daughter; actively participates in the BJP's Mahila Morcha (women's wing) and has been involved in election campaigns. ​

  • Adopted Son: Brijendra Kumar
    In 2002, Rajnath Singh adopted Brijendra Kumar, a talented student from a Scheduled Caste family in Sayedpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Brijendra pursued a career in medicine and married Preetika in February 2021.

🎓 Early Life & Education

  • Birthplace: Bhabhaura village, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh.​

  • Family Background: Born into a Rajput family; his father, Ram Badan Singh, was a farmer, and his mother, Gujarati Devi, was a homemaker.​

  • Education: Completed a Master's degree in Physics from Gorakhpur University. He began his professional career as a lecturer of Physics at K.B. Post-Graduate College in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. ​

🏛️ Political Career

  • Early Involvement: Joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the age of 13 and later became associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS. ​

  • Political Milestones:

    • 1977: Elected as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

    • 1991–1992: Served as the Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, introducing reforms such as incorporating Vedic mathematics into the curriculum.

    • 1999–2000: Held the position of Union Minister for Surface Transport in the Vajpayee government.

    • 2000–2002: Appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

    • 2003–2004: Served as the Union Minister of Agriculture.

    • 2005–2009 & 2013–2014: Elected twice as the National President of the BJP.

    • 2014–2019: Held the office of Union Home Minister in the first Modi government.

    • 2019–Present: Serving as the Defence Minister of India. ​

  • Parliamentary Representation: Elected to the Lok Sabha from the Lucknow constituency in 2014 and re-elected in 2019. ​

🌟 Legacy & Leadership

Rajnath Singh is recognized for his disciplined approach, administrative acumen, and commitment to public service. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the BJP's policies and expanding its reach, especially in the Hindi heartland.

 

 

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