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Defence
Rajnath Singh Marks Diwali with Troops at Indo‑China Border in Sikkim
✍️ NDTV
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:32 AM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali alongside Indian Army personnel deployed along the Indo‑China frontier in Sikkim, highlighting the armed forces' role in safeguarding the nation.
New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh observed the festival of lights with soldiers stationed along the Indo‑China border in Sikkim on Tuesday. The minister arrived at the forward post, where troops had arranged a modest ceremony that included lighting oil lamps, a traditional puja and a brief address emphasizing the importance of vigilance during the festive season.
During his visit, Singh inspected the troops' readiness and interacted with officers and personnel from various units deployed in the high‑altitude region. He praised their dedication and reiterated the government's commitment to providing necessary infrastructure and welfare facilities to those serving in remote locations.
The celebration coincided with heightened security alerts along the Line of Actual Control, and officials used the occasion to reaffirm India's resolve to protect its borders while respecting the cultural sentiments of the armed forces. The minister concluded the event by wishing the nation a prosperous Diwali and urging citizens to support the armed forces.
The ceremony was captured by media outlets, highlighting the symbolic union of national security and cultural tradition at a strategically sensitive frontier.
During his visit, Singh inspected the troops' readiness and interacted with officers and personnel from various units deployed in the high‑altitude region. He praised their dedication and reiterated the government's commitment to providing necessary infrastructure and welfare facilities to those serving in remote locations.
The celebration coincided with heightened security alerts along the Line of Actual Control, and officials used the occasion to reaffirm India's resolve to protect its borders while respecting the cultural sentiments of the armed forces. The minister concluded the event by wishing the nation a prosperous Diwali and urging citizens to support the armed forces.
The ceremony was captured by media outlets, highlighting the symbolic union of national security and cultural tradition at a strategically sensitive frontier.