Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with army personnel in Sikkim, hails soldiers' sacrifices

Published 08 Nov 2026, 13:44 IST

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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 enables citizens to celebrate festivals. He also visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, a shrine of great significance to army personnel, and paid his respects there. At Sherathang he was received by Gangtok District Collector Rohan Agawane, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Tsering Namgyal Gyatso and officials from the Home Department.

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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
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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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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…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 07 Nov 2026, 14:04 IST

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

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 08 Nov 2026, 12:23 IST

Rajnath Singh pays tributes to brave soldiers at Sherethang in Sikkim

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…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 12:33 IST

Rajnath Singh pays tributes to brave soldiers at Sherethang in Sikkim

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

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India TV Right Independent News Service Current article 08 Nov 2026, 13:44 IST

Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with army personnel in Sikkim, hails soldiers' sacrifices

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…

Read at India TV ↗