'Will remain indebted to their valour': Rajnath Singh pays homage to immortal bravehearts in Sikkim
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim to pay tribute to fallen soldiers during Diwali. He praised the troops for their dedication and resilience in guarding the nation's borders under harsh conditions.
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The visit serves to boost military morale and reinforce the government's commitment to national security and the welfare of its armed forces.
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim on the occasion of Diwali, saying the nation would "always remain indebted to their valor".Singh also met and interacted with troops deployed in the challenging sector, praising their commitment and morale despite extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain.Sharing details of his visit on X, the defence minister said the soldiers' supreme sacrifice in the line of duty would remain etched in the memory of the nation."On the auspicious occasion of Diwali today, paid homage to our immortal bravehearts at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim. As the saying goes, 'Monuments are for the living, not the dead'-they stand to continuously inspire us and awaken our national pride.
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