Rajnath Singh pays tributes to brave soldiers at Sherethang in Sikkim
Singh praised troops’ discipline and sacrifice, saying their service lets millions celebrate Diwali safely.
- On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at the Sherethang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, paying homage to fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
- During the visit, Singh paid respects at the revered Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and interacted with deployed personnel, hailing their dedication in protecting the country's borders under challenging conditions.
- Addressing the personnel, Singh stated that "your discipline is your greatest strength," emphasizing that soldiers' "presence along the country's borders" enables citizens to celebrate festivals peacefully.
- Separately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali with security forces in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, describing the troops as "brave sons and daughters of Mother India" and members of his family.
- Both visits reflect the government's symbolic connection with troops; Singh compared soldiers to lamps illuminating every house in the country, while Modi emphasized their role as family members.
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Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with army personnel in Sikkim, hails soldiers' sacrifices
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended festive greetings to the soldiers and their families and paid tribute to the martyrs commemorated at the war memorial, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops in Sikkim, says "Because of you, Diwali lamps look even brighter"
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at the Sherathang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, hailing their discipline, dedication and sacrifices and saying that their presence along the country's borders allows citizens to celebrate festivals and sleep peacefully.
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Indian Abroad News - We Bring You HomeSoldiers ensure nation's security just like Diwali lamp silently fights darkness: Rajnath Singh
Digital Desk | Sherathang (Sikkim), Nov 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday drew a comparison between soldiers and 'diyas' being lit on the festival of lights, saying that the military personnel ensure the nation's security just like a Diwali lamp silently fights darkness. "The fact that we are able to light Diwali lamps in our homes today is because of the supreme sacrifice made by our brave soldiers," Rajnath Singh said while a…
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