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Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with IAF troops at Bagdogra, calls Agniveer extension ‘major gift’

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On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel at the Sherathang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, praising their discipline, dedication and sacrifices and noting that their presence along the borders lets citizens celebrate festivals. He also visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, paying respects at the shrine important to troops. At the ceremony he was received by Gangtok District Collector Rohan Agawane, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Tsering Namgyal Gyatso and officials from the Home Department. Singh said the soldiers make Diwali lamps look brighter.

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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 · 2 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

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    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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    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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