Union Minister Sarbanada Sonowal and Assam and Tripura Chief Ministers Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and Dr Manik Saha extended warm birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, highlighting his dedication to strengthening Bharat’s armed forces.
Sarbananda Sonwal expressed on social media, “Wishing a very happy birthday to Defence Minister and veteran leader Rajnath Singh. His resolute and strong focus is making Bharat safe while driving innovation in the defence sector. My prayers for your good health and happiness in the year ahead.”
Wishing a very happy birthday to Hon’ble Defence Minister and veteran leader Shri @rajnathsingh ji. His resolute and strong focus is making India safe while driving innovation in the defence sector. My prayers for your good health and happiness in the year ahead. pic.twitter.com/5J1fxqlmMt
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) July 10, 2024
In a post on X, CM Himanta expressed admiration for Singh’s leadership qualities, describing him as a humble, diligent, and hardworking leader. He applauded Singh’s extensive experience and organisational skills, which have made significant contributions to both the government and the party. The CM conveyed his prayers for Rajnath Singh’s long and healthy life, seeking blessings from Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev.
विनम्र, कर्मठ, और परिश्रमी नेता, आदरणीय रक्षा मंत्री श्री @rajnathsingh जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
वे रक्षा मंत्री के रूप में देश की सेना को सशक्त बनाने में संघर्षरत हैं। उनके व्यापक अनुभव और संगठन कौशल, सरकार और पार्टी को मज़बूत बनाने में अमूल्य योगदान दे रहे हैं।… pic.twitter.com/CYSJKkkSyy
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 10, 2024
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha greeted, “Warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. I pray to Maa Tripura Sundari for your healthy and prosperous life ahead. Your service and dedication towards Maa Bharti is unflinching.”
Warm birthday greetings to Hon’ble Union Minister of @DefenceMinIndia, Shri @rajnathsingh Ji.
I pray to Maa Tripura Sundari for your healthy and prosperous life ahead. Your service & dedication towards Maa Bharti is unflinching. pic.twitter.com/PLdjTFmvIw
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) July 10, 2024
Nagaland BJP Minister Temjen Imna Along wrote, “Happy Birthday to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.”
भारत के माननीय रक्षा मंत्री श्री @rajnathsingh जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ! 💐 pic.twitter.com/jy11MWbv9w
— Temjen Imna Along (@AlongImna) July 10, 2024
BTC chief Pramod Boro expressed, “Heartiest birthday wishes and greetings to Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of Bharat. Your steadfast commitment to our nation's defence and the well-being of every citizen of Bharat is truly worthy of admiration. I pray to the Almighty to bless you with good health, happiness, a long life in service of our nation and our people.”
Heartiest birthday wishes & greetings to Mananiya Shri @rajnathsingh Ji, Hon’ble Defence Minister of India.
Your steadfast commitment to our nation's defense and the well-being of every citizen of Bharat is truly worthy of admiration. I pray to the Almighty to bless you with… pic.twitter.com/UHkYpta9ki
— Pramod Boro (@PramodBoroBTR) July 10, 2024
Rajnath Singh, born on July 10, 1951, in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli, embarked on his political journey early in life. His involvement with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during youth instilled leadership skills and a firm ideological foundation. Singh, a post-graduate in Physics from Gorakhpur University, also served as a Physics lecturer at KB Post-Graduate College in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Throughout his career, Rajnath Singh maintained close ties with Mahant Digvijaynath and the Gorakhnath math community, stemming from his formative years at Gorakhpur University. During the JP movement against the Indira Gandhi Government, Singh was arrested, reflecting his early involvement in grassroots activism.
Rajnath Singh’s political career began with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where he quickly rose through the ranks. As Uttar Pradesh’s Education Minister in the late 1990s and subsequently as Chief Minister from 2000 to 2002, he focused on infrastructure development, maintaining law and order, and implementing welfare schemes.
His administrative prowess and leadership abilities led to his appointment as BJP National president in 2005, where he played a crucial role in shaping the party’s national agenda and organisational structure. He has been elected multiple times to the Lok Sabha from constituencies such as Lucknow and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, contributing significantly to the BJP’s success in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
As Bharat’s Defence Minister in the Narendra Modi Government, Rajnath Singh has spearheaded transformative initiatives within the Ministry of Defence. His efforts aim to modernise the armed forces, enhance domestic defence capabilities, and promote self-reliance in defence production.
