Raj Nath Singh

Raj Nath Singh is the current Defence Minister of India since 2019. He was also the 19th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2000 to 2002.

By Moumi Majumdar | Monday, October 10, 2022, 07:48:06 PM [IST]

Raj Nath Singh Biography

Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and the current Union Home minister Raj Nath Singh kickstarted his career as a physics lecturer who later used his affiliation with RSS to ingratiate himself with the Janata party. He contested in the 1977 assembly elections as a JNP candidate from Mirzapur constituency. He defeated Azahar Imam of INC. He lost the 1980 and 1985 assembly elections where he contested as a BJP candidate. After working his way up the party, he was appointed to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative council in 1988. In 1991, he became Education Minister in the first BJP government in the state of Uttar Pradesh. In April 1994, he was elected into the Rajya Sabha. In 1997, he became the President of the BJP's unit in Uttar Pradesh and in 1999 he became the Union Cabinet Minister for Surface Transport. His illustrious career trajectory led him to become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. He was appointed as the BJP National president in 2005. In 2009 he was elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Ghaziabad constituency. In 2014 he contested and won in the 16th Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow constituency. He presently serves as the Union Minister in the Narendra Modi Government.

Raj Nath Singh Personal Life

Full Name	Raj Nath Singh
Date of Birth	10 Jul 1951 (Age 74)
Place of Birth	Vill. Bhabhora, Distt. Chandauli ( Uttar Pradesh)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Teacher
Father's Name	Shri Ram Badan Singh
Mother's Name	Smt. Gujrati Devi
Spouse's Name	Smt. Savitri Singh
Spouse's Profession	NA
Children	2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Kshatriya

Raj Nath Singh Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.92 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.92 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Raj Nath Singh

Raj Nath Singh holds a master's degree in physics from the Gorakhpur University.

Interesting Facts about Raj Nath Singh

He spearheaded the Bharat Ke Veer Web portal and Application with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. This was an initiative taken by him for the welfare of Martyrs' family.
In 2013, following the resignation of Nitin Gadkari due to corruption charges, Singh was re-elected as the BJP's National President.

Political Timeline of Raj Nath Singh

2019 : He was subsequently inducted into Modi's cabinet as Minister of Defense.
2019 : He retained Lucknow Lok Sabha seat for a second term by defeating his nearest rival Poonam Shatrughan Sinha by over 3.4 lakh votes.
2014 : He contested and won in the 16th Lok Sabha elections from Lucknow constituency and defeated INC candidate Rita Bhaguna Joshi by a margin of 2,72,749 votes. He was appointed as the Union Home Minister in Modi Government.
2009 : He contested and won the 15th Lok Sabha elections from Ghaziabad constituency. He defeated Surendra Prakash Goel by a margin of 90,681 votes.
2003 : He was Union Cabinet Minister, Agriculture, Govt. of India.
2002 : He contested and won in the assembly elections from Haidergarh constituency where he defeated Arvind Singh of SP by a margin of 24,536 votes.
2000 : He was the Chief Minister, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
1999 : He was the Union Cabinet Minister, Surface Transport, Govt. of India.
1994 : He was Elected to Rajya Sabha.
1991 : He became Education Minister in the first BJP government in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
1985 : He lost another assembly election to Rafiman of INC by a margin of 4189 votes.
1980 : He lost the 1980 assembly election where he contested with a BJP candidature. He was defeated by his former rival Azahar Imam by a margin of 11,660 votes.
1977 : He contested and won in the assembly elections from Mirzapur constituency as a JNP candidate. He defeated Azahar Imam of INC by a margin of 12,755 votes.

Raj Nath Singh Achievements

During his tenure as the Minister of Agriculture in 2003 he started the Kisan Call Centre and Farm Income Insurance Scheme. He brought down interest rates on Agriculture loans and also established Farmer Commission and initiated Farms Income Insurance Scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Raj Nath Singh)

What is Raj Nath Singh's date of birth?
Raj Nath Singh's date of birth is 10th July 1951.
How old is Raj Nath Singh?
Raj Nath Singh is 71 years old (As of 2022).
Does Raj Nath Singh have criminal case?
No, Raj Nath Singh does not have any criminal case.
What is Raj Nath Singh's net worth?
Raj Nath Singh has net worth of ₹2.92 CRORE.
Who is Raj Nath Singh's wife?
Smt. Savitri Singh is the wife of Raj Nath Singh.
What is Raj Nath Singh's qualification?
Raj Nath Singh holds a master's degree in physics.
From which party does Raj Nath Singh belong to?
Raj Nath Singh belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Who is the 19th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Raj Nath Singh was the 19th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Who is Raj Nath Singh?
Raj Nath Singh is the current Defence Minister of India since 2019.

Raj Nath Singh Latest News & Updates

Raj Nath Singh attended the last right of Mulayam Singh Yadav

Raj Nath Singh attended the last right of Samajwadi party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. He also took to his Twitter handle to post the same. It read, 'Leaving for Saifai to attend the last rites of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji and pay tributes to him.' However, Samajwadi party founder and former chief minister of UP Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on 10th October, 2022 after prolonged illness.
Rajnath Singh and Draupadi Murmu attended the Indian Air Force Day

Rajnath Singh and Draupadi Murmu attended the 90th Indian Air Force Day today. The program was organized at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. The Defence Minister also posted the same on his social media. It read, "Attended the 90th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force in Chandigarh today and witnessed the breathtaking aerial display by the courageous Air Warriors."
Rajnath Singh on a 3-day visit from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh already reached at Assam's Dibrugarh Airport for a 3-day visit from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh.
Where the politician will also attend a program at Dinjan army camp. After that, he will move to Arunachal tomorrow for inspecting the ongoing work in Sela Tunnel.

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