New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Rajnath Singh on Thursday took charge as the Home Minister of India. Before assuming office in the North Block, Singh paid tribute to country's first home minister Sardar Patel. Singh has also asked for a detailed presentation of his ministry from the Home Secretary. Singh, who was elected from Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency, will succeed Sushilkumar Shinde in the crucial Ministry that handles country's internal security and the task of guarding the international border with Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.