Leaders Online Desk: “Ladakh is the shining crown of Mother India. It represents the national resolve. As the political capital of the country is Delhi, the financial capital is Mumbai and the technological capital is Bangalore. Likewise, Ladakh is the capital of valor and prowess,” asserted Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
In Leh, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi today (24th) with armed forces personnel. On this occasion he addressed the youth. Army chief Manoj Pandey was also with him. Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the defense of the country at the 'Hall of Fame' in Leh. After that celebrated Holi with soldiers. Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh was also going to celebrate Holi with the soldiers at Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world. But due to change in weather, he had to change his Siachen tour.
Speaking in Leh, Minister Rajnath Singh said that celebrating festivals with soldiers should become a part of culture. From the snowy peaks of Kargil, to the smoldering sandy plains of Rajasthan, to submarines in the deep sea, these places should be celebrated first and foremost every time, he said.
“The first lamp of Diwali and the first color of Holi should be with our soldiers. All festivals should be celebrated on Siachen and Kargil peaks first. When the cold winds blow in these valleys, everyone wants to stay indoors, even as you stand against the weather. The nation will forever be indebted to you for this display of unwavering will. In times to come, when the history of national security is written, your act of bravery will be remembered with pride. All you soldiers who protect us from enemies are no less than God to us. It is because of you that the people of the country can celebrate Holi peacefully, said Rajnath Singh.
#WATCH | Defense Minister Rajnath Singh applies 'tika' on the foreheads of Armed Forces Personnel at Leh Military Station. He is celebrating #Holi with them here. pic.twitter.com/hxdoS81ObS
— ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2024
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