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Last Updated:<\/span>November 07, 2025, 14:37 IST<\/time><\/p>\nDuring the interview, Rajnath Singh also addressed the question of leadership in Bihar<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nDefence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke exclusively to News18. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nDefence Minister Rajnath Singh dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi\u2019s repeated personal attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the people of India know such allegations do not stick to him.<\/p>\nSpeaking exclusively to Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Singh said, \u201cSuch remarks are not proper. The country knows that such allegations do not stick to PM Modi. He always speaks to the public in a direct and straightforward manner. He has never tried to mislead the people.”<\/p>\n\n\n#Exclusive<\/a> | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to News18\u2019s Rahul Joshi on the Bihar elections, leadership prospects, and the political landscape ahead.Hinting at continuity, he says it is \u201cnatural that Nitish Kumar will remain Chief Minister after the polls.”\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7oTaYbCuOY<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 News18 (@CNNnews18) November 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis comments came in response to Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent statements during election rallies, where the Congress MP accused PM Modi of being desperate for votes and mocked his Chhath puja by claiming he prayed in a \u201csanitised pond” instead of taking a dip in the Yamuna.<\/p>\nDuring the interview, Singh also addressed the question of leadership in Bihar, making it clear that the Assembly elections were being fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.<\/p>\n\u201cThe election is being held under his leadership. So, it is natural that he will be the chief minister,” Singh said.<\/p>\nAsked about the possibility of two deputy chief ministers from the BJP and Chirag Paswan\u2019s party, the Defence Minister said such decisions would be made collectively after the election.<\/p>\n\u201cWhatever happens in future will be decided by consensus when everyone sits together and decides what is to be done,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 07, 2025, 14:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018India Knows Such Allegations Don\u2019t Stick To PM Modi\u2019: Rajnath Singh On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Repeated Attacks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke exclusively to News18. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi\u2019s repeated personal attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that the people of India know such allegations do not stick to him.<\/p>\n
Speaking exclusively to Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, Singh said, \u201cSuch remarks are not proper. The country knows that such allegations do not stick to PM Modi. He always speaks to the public in a direct and straightforward manner. He has never tried to mislead the people.”<\/p>\n
\n#Exclusive<\/a> | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to News18\u2019s Rahul Joshi on the Bihar elections, leadership prospects, and the political landscape ahead.Hinting at continuity, he says it is \u201cnatural that Nitish Kumar will remain Chief Minister after the polls.”\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7oTaYbCuOY<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 News18 (@CNNnews18) November 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis comments came in response to Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent statements during election rallies, where the Congress MP accused PM Modi of being desperate for votes and mocked his Chhath puja by claiming he prayed in a \u201csanitised pond” instead of taking a dip in the Yamuna.<\/p>\nDuring the interview, Singh also addressed the question of leadership in Bihar, making it clear that the Assembly elections were being fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.<\/p>\n\u201cThe election is being held under his leadership. So, it is natural that he will be the chief minister,” Singh said.<\/p>\nAsked about the possibility of two deputy chief ministers from the BJP and Chirag Paswan\u2019s party, the Defence Minister said such decisions would be made collectively after the election.<\/p>\n\u201cWhatever happens in future will be decided by consensus when everyone sits together and decides what is to be done,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 07, 2025, 14:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018India Knows Such Allegations Don\u2019t Stick To PM Modi\u2019: Rajnath Singh On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Repeated Attacks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#Exclusive<\/a> | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to News18\u2019s Rahul Joshi on the Bihar elections, leadership prospects, and the political landscape ahead.Hinting at continuity, he says it is \u201cnatural that Nitish Kumar will remain Chief Minister after the polls.”\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/7oTaYbCuOY<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 News18 (@CNNnews18) November 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis comments came in response to Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent statements during election rallies, where the Congress MP accused PM Modi of being desperate for votes and mocked his Chhath puja by claiming he prayed in a \u201csanitised pond” instead of taking a dip in the Yamuna.<\/p>\nDuring the interview, Singh also addressed the question of leadership in Bihar, making it clear that the Assembly elections were being fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.<\/p>\n\u201cThe election is being held under his leadership. So, it is natural that he will be the chief minister,” Singh said.<\/p>\nAsked about the possibility of two deputy chief ministers from the BJP and Chirag Paswan\u2019s party, the Defence Minister said such decisions would be made collectively after the election.<\/p>\n\u201cWhatever happens in future will be decided by consensus when everyone sits together and decides what is to be done,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 07, 2025, 14:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018India Knows Such Allegations Don\u2019t Stick To PM Modi\u2019: Rajnath Singh On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Repeated Attacks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 News18 (@CNNnews18) November 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHis comments came in response to Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent statements during election rallies, where the Congress MP accused PM Modi of being desperate for votes and mocked his Chhath puja by claiming he prayed in a \u201csanitised pond” instead of taking a dip in the Yamuna.<\/p>\nDuring the interview, Singh also addressed the question of leadership in Bihar, making it clear that the Assembly elections were being fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.<\/p>\n\u201cThe election is being held under his leadership. So, it is natural that he will be the chief minister,” Singh said.<\/p>\nAsked about the possibility of two deputy chief ministers from the BJP and Chirag Paswan\u2019s party, the Defence Minister said such decisions would be made collectively after the election.<\/p>\n\u201cWhatever happens in future will be decided by consensus when everyone sits together and decides what is to be done,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 07, 2025, 14:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018India Knows Such Allegations Don\u2019t Stick To PM Modi\u2019: Rajnath Singh On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Repeated Attacks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
His comments came in response to Rahul Gandhi\u2019s recent statements during election rallies, where the Congress MP accused PM Modi of being desperate for votes and mocked his Chhath puja by claiming he prayed in a \u201csanitised pond” instead of taking a dip in the Yamuna.<\/p>\n
During the interview, Singh also addressed the question of leadership in Bihar, making it clear that the Assembly elections were being fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe election is being held under his leadership. So, it is natural that he will be the chief minister,” Singh said.<\/p>\n
Asked about the possibility of two deputy chief ministers from the BJP and Chirag Paswan\u2019s party, the Defence Minister said such decisions would be made collectively after the election.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever happens in future will be decided by consensus when everyone sits together and decides what is to be done,” he added.<\/p>\n
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The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 07, 2025, 14:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018India Knows Such Allegations Don\u2019t Stick To PM Modi\u2019: Rajnath Singh On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Repeated Attacks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 07, 2025, 14:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018India Knows Such Allegations Don\u2019t Stick To PM Modi\u2019: Rajnath Singh On Rahul Gandhi\u2019s Repeated Attacks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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