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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops in Sikkim's forward areas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops in Sikkim's forward areas

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with troops stationed in Sikkim’s forward areas, praising their bravery. He said he will remain indebted to their valour and paid homage to the “immortal bravehearts” serving there. Singh likened the soldiers to Diwali lamps that silently fight darkness, emphasizing their role in securing the nation.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Mr. Singh also visited Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and paid his respects at the revered shrine, which holds immense significance among army personnel.

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Sherethang near Nathu La in Sikkim, where he paid homage to brave soldiers at a war memorial. He was received at Sherethang by Gangtok District Collector Rohan Agawane, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Tsering Namgyal Gyatso and Home Department’s…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 3 outlets

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at the Sherathang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, praising their discipline, dedication and sacrifices. He said the soldiers' presence along the country's borders enables citizens to celebrate festivals…

    — India TV

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  2. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir

    Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops in Sikkim, says "Because of you, Diwali lamps look even brighter"

    Nathula (Sikkim) [India], November 8 : 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…

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  8. India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops in Sikkim's forward areas

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