Suryaa National Desk: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has traveled to the Sikkim border areas to celebrate Diwali with soldiers. Before reaching the border, he met with defence personnel in the Darjeeling and Siliguri regions of West Bengal. He is scheduled to celebrate the festival with troops deployed at the strategic Nathula area in Sikkim.
The Defence Minister announced his tour details via social media. As part of his visit, he will pay tribute to martyrs at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim. Following this, he will hold interactions with military officers stationed in the region.
In Siliguri, the Minister visited Sukna and the Bagdogra airfield to meet with military personnel and review various defence-related matters. He stated that the government is continuously working to strengthen national defence capabilities and the welfare of soldiers. Rajnath Singh also commended the dedication and courage displayed by soldiers in protecting the nation's borders.