Sanjay Seth assumed charge of the office of Minister of State, Ministry of Defence on June 11, 2024. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence received Sanjay Seth and accompanied him into his South Block office. On this occasion, Sanjay Seth thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for giving him this responsibility.

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth calling on the Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh before assuming office, in New Delhi on June 11, 2024

Sanjay Seth said he looked forward to serving under the guidance of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, with whom he had earlier worked in various capacities. Sanjay Seth said he would strive towards fulfillment of several initiatives of the Ministry of Defence that are aimed at strengthening the Nation's security. Prior to assuming charge, Sanjay Seth called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at his official residence in New Delhi.

Sanjay Seth is a second-time Member of Parliament from Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. He was elected from the same constituency in 2019, and was a member of Standing Committee on Information Technology. Sanjay Seth was also member, Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes. Sanjay Seth was Chairman, Jharkhand State Khadi and Village Industries Board from 2016-2019.