Russian MLA Abhay Singh
Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, Bihar-born doctor-turned-politician Abhay Singh, now a member of the Legislative Assembly (Deputy) of Kursk city of Russia, has said that India should buy S-500 air defense system from Russia. Abhay Singh told India Today that India’s existing S-400 missile system is very good, but the S-500 is the newest and most advanced technology. He said, even China does not have this system. I believe that India must acquire S-500 missile system. This will be a big achievement for India. Sukhoi-57 is also a very good aircraft.
Who is Abhay Singh?
Abhay Singh is a member of Russia’s United Russia Party, which is led by President Putin. Born in Patna, Singh went to the Soviet Union in 1991, where he started studying medicine. While talking to The Week in 2023, he had said, I am from Bihar, politics is in our DNA, there is a formality in politics here. He told that he organizes Janta Darbar every month, many people come and I try to help everyone.
It is said that he is very active in local development, infrastructure projects and the interests of migrant communities. According to reports, after the breakup of the USSR, Singh saw Putin for the first time and was impressed by him. He believes that Putin has made Russia stronger and now Russia’s position is equal to America.
India-Russia defense cooperation
Abhay Singh said, the weapons that India is using like planes, BrahMos are already tested. These weapons proved effective in the recent Operation Sindoor also. Indian pilots are well aware of these. Russia is ready to share technology