Rajnath Singh to celebrate Deepavali with troops at India-China border in Sikkim
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to celebrate Deepavali with Indian Army troops stationed at the Nathu La border pass in Sikkim. The visit occurs amidst ongoing efforts to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control following recent military dialogues and border face-offs.
Why it matters
The visit underscores the strategic importance of the India-China border and highlights the government's focus on maintaining troop morale in a region experiencing persistent geopolitical friction.
New Delhi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will celebrate Deepavali with Army personnel deployed along the India-China border at Nathu La in Sikkim, a senior Defence Ministry official said on Friday. Mr. Singh will be in Sikkim on Saturday and Sunday and will celebrate the festival with troops guarding the border. He will also visit the Sherathang War Memorial. The Defence Minister has made it a tradition to celebrate Vijayadashami (Dussehra) with frontline troops at key military stations across the country. However, he missed it this year because he was on an official visit abroad.
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