“Adaptive Defence is not merely a strategic choice but a necessity”
Text of RM’s speech at the ‘Delhi Defence Dialogue’ 2024 Good morning, First of all, I welcome all the participants who have come from abroad and various parts of India to share their expertise in the inaugural Delhi Defence Dialogue. I appreciate Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and its Director General, Ambassador […]
‘Rapid advancement of technology stands as the most crucial force’
Text of RM’s speech at the Convocation Ceremony of the National Defence College in New Delhi It gives me immense pleasure to be here this morning at National Defence College, the highest seat of strategic learning of our Country. I am filled with pride and hope for the nation. Each of you stands at the […]
“India to be the 3rd economic power in the World by 2027”
Text of RM’s speech at the ‘Manorama News Conclave 2024’ in Thiruvananthapuram Namaskaram, At the outset, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones during the tragic landslides in Wayanad. It was indeed a massive tragedy and I pray that the people affected by this tragedy may recover from […]
“Kalaignar Karunanidhi was a titan of Indian politics and a cultural stalwart”
Text of RM’s speech at centenary celebrations of Kalaignar Karunanidhi in Chennai Vanakkam It is with great honour and deep respect, that I stand before you today, to celebrate the birth centenary of one of the most revered leaders of our country, Kalaignar Karunanidhi. I pay my homage to Kalaignar on this special occasion. A […]
Text of RM’s speech in ‘Civil 20 India Summit 2023’ in Jaipur
I am delighted to be here at the Civil 20 India Summit 2023 in this beautiful city of Jaipur. At the outset, let me take this opportunity to say that we are fortunate to have Her Holiness, Mata Amritanandamayi, or as addressed by everyone, Amma, as the C20 chair. With her humanitarian activities and spiritual […]
Text of RM’s speech on the 75th anniversary of ‘UN Peacekeepers Day’
Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we have gathered here to commemorate the 75th anniversary of UN Peacekeepers Day, a momentous occasion that allows us to reflect on the remarkable contributions of the brave UN peacekeepers in upholding peace and security in conflict-affected regions. As the Defence Minister of India, it is an honour for me to […]
Full Text of RM Rajnath Singh’s Speech at NDC Convocation
Lt Gen MK Mago, Commandant National Defence College, Prof S Gowri, Vice Chancellor, University of Madras, members of the faculty, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and most importantly, Course Participants of the 60th NDC Course. It gives me immense pleasure to be here at NDC, the highest seat of strategic learning in our Country. Over […]
Press Statement by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh after India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Tokyo
Minister Hayashi, Minister Hamada, Dr Jaishankar, Members of Press, ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, I express my gratitude to our host Ministers, their delegations, and their staff forexcellent interaction and their warm hospitality. I deeply appreciate their commitment to our bilateral relations. During the course of our discussions today, we covered a wide spectrum […]
Terrorism is the most serious threat to international peace and security: RM
Text of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri’s speech in the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Dushanbe, 28 July 2021 Excellency Colonel-General Sherali Mirzo, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Tajikistan, Excellency Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am overwhelmed by the ‘mehman-nawazi’ (मेहमाननवाज़ी) – the famous Tajik hospitality – during my first-ever visit to this […]
Union Budget 2021-22 is a healthy mix of promise, potential, and progress: Raksha Mantri
The text of RM Shri Rajnath Singh’s speech at a Webinar on ‘Budget Announcements 2021-22’ and India’s Defence It gives me great pleasure to speak to the major stake holders of our Defence Eco-system today on this important occasion when we are going to discuss the budgetary provisions of 2021-22.I have been informed that there […]