Overview

• Prime Minister Modi lauded Singh’s hardworking nature and wisdom, praising his role in advancing India’s defence self-reliance.
• Defence Minister Singh thanked the prime minister and hailed Modi’s recent five-nation tour as evidence of India’s rising global stature.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan also extended birthday wishes, highlighting Singh’s integrity and security leadership.
• A cleanliness campaign in Singh’s Lucknow constituency was organized in conjunction with his birthday to emphasize grassroots engagement.
• Since 2019, Singh has overseen the Defence Ministry under the Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda and retained the portfolio after the 2024 election.