Rajnath Singh Reassumes Charge of Ministry of Defence, Pledges to Boost Self-Reliance

Rajnath Singh reassumed charge of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) today, reaffirming the ministry's commitment to self-reliance in defence. Emphasizing the commendable work of the Armed Forces in maintaining India’s external security, Singh outlined the future direction of the MoD.

In a statement on his official ‘X’ handle, Singh expressed his vision for the ministry under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated, "Under the inspiring leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the MoD will further strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and boost exports to unprecedented highs."

I reassumed charge of the Ministry of Defence today. The MoD shall continue working towards self-reliance in Defence. Our Armed Forces have been doing commendable work in maintaining India’s external security.

Under the inspiring leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi the MoD… pic.twitter.com/PSU9xvv6ev

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 13, 2024

Singh's remarks highlight the government's focus on enhancing India's defence capabilities through increased domestic production and expanding the country's presence in the global defence market.

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