Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as the Defence Minister of India. He has held various significant positions throughout his political career, including the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and the National President of the BJP. Singh has been instrumental in shaping India's defense policies and has been a proponent of self-reliance in defense manufacturing. He is known for his emphasis on indigenous defense capabilities and the modernization of the Indian armed forces, contributing to India's strategic objectives.
Born on Jul 10, 1950 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 19 | 6.89 | 1.01% | +70% | 1,380,004,385 | 23,722,268 | $2,900,000 | 49,851$ |
| Pakistan | 9 | 4.44 | 0.31% | +20% | 220,892,331 | 823,201 | $280,000 | 1,043$ |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 6.50 | 0.17% | +20% | 164,689,383 | 326,118 | $350,000 | 693$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,057 | $21,000,000 | 4,762$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,736 | $38,000 | 20$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,761 | $240,000 | 136$ |
| Malaysia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 32,365,999 | 57,796 | $364,000 | 650$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 26,225 | $670,000 | 738$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 109,126 | $448,000 | 237$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,844 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 37 | 2,381,700,002 | 25,152,132 | $26,400,000 | 58,187$ |
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Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said his country would use the 'firepower of their navy in response to any future aggression by Pakistan.'
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Slovakia:
The Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh promised contracts worth at least $100 billion for domestic arms supplies by 2033.
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India:
Rajnath Singh is the Defense Minister of India who addressed the issue of terrorism from Pakistan.
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India:
Defence minister Rajnath Singh held talks in May with his Japanese counterpart, exploring potential collaborations in tank and aero engine development.
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Pakistan:
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India will use the firepower of its navy in response to any future aggression by Pakistan.
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India:
Rajnath Singh reiterated India's hardened position on Pakistan while sending a pointed message of solidarity to the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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India:
Rajnath Singh is the defence minister who approved the new programme execution model for the AMCA project.
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India:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model.
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Pakistan:
Rajnath Singh is the Indian Defence Minister who stated that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal should be under the surveillance of the UN's nuclear watchdog.
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India:
Rajnath Singh is leading the defence acquisitions council that will review the procurement case for the new minesweepers.
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