Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Japan on Saturday for a five-day state visit. In his absence, Rajnath Singh will hold the fort. He will be also chairing Cabinet meetings if the need arises. While it is not the first time that Rajnath will act as Modi's deputy, the issue gains importance in light of all the rumours surrounding the Home Minister and his son.

A formal communication naming Singh as the most senior minister who will chair Cabinet meetings in Modi's absence in case the need arises, was sent out by the PMO ahead of his visit to Brazil last month.



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