Rajnath Singh (born 10 July 1951) is a senior Indian politician currently serving as the Defence Minister of India since May 2019. A prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has also
When asked about the long-standing dispute between Afghanistan and Pakistan over the Durand Line, Singh reiterated that the issue was a bilateral matter in which India would not interfere.
He is known for his roles as Home Minister, Defence Minister, and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, as well as his calm and principled leadership within the BJP.
While he has never formally declared such ambitions, Rajnath Singh is often seen as a respected senior leader and a potential consensus choice in national politics.