Defense Minister celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh

Leh, Ladakh:

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, with soldiers in Leh on Sunday. He was accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Fire and Fury Corps Commander Lieutenant General Rahim Bari.

The minister had initially planned to attend the celebrations in Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, but could not make the trip due to “bad weather” at the time. He spoke to commanders deployed in Siachen over phone and promised to visit them soon.

“If Delhi is the capital of our nation, then Ladakh is the capital of bravery. Visiting you all to celebrate Holi is one of the happiest moments for me,” he told Jawans and other senior defense personnel at the time. 1. Siachen is “This is no ordinary land. It is an unshakable symbol of India’s sovereignty and determination. It represents our national resolve,” he said.

It was a pleasure to celebrate Holi with the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces in Leh, Ladakh. pic.twitter.com/lgff7UXxhA

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“I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again: it’s our responsibility to take care of you, your children, your parents… your family. We’re ready for this. I don’t need to be here Let me tell you that just as you work hard and mentally for this country, our government is also working hard to improve our armed forces,” he added.

On the occasion, Singh asked Army Chief General Pande to establish a new tradition and told the Chief of Air Staff and Chief of Naval Staff that whenever a festival comes, they should meet with soldiers and armed forces deployed at the borders and armed forces the day before Troops participated in the celebration together. Defend national sovereignty in severe adversity.

From the snowy peaks of Kargil to the scorching deserts and plains of Rajasthan or in submarines deployed in the deep sea, the troops remain alert and alert to all external threats, he said.

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