Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with army personnel in Sikkim

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the war memorials would certainly encourage the young generation of the country. He was addressing the army personnel, with Indian Army personnel at the Sherathang War Memorial near Nathula Pass in Sikkim, praising their discipline, dedication and sacrifices. on Sunday. The Minister celebrated Diwali with army personnel deployed in the area. Recalling the valour of the security forces, he said that if the nation is peacefully celebrating Diwali, it is because of the forces. He also said that the Sherathang War Memorial is an ample tribute to the martyrs and War heroes who made Supreme sacrifices for the nation. Army Chief Dhiraj Seth and senior army officers also accompanied him during the visit.
Emphasising the importance of discipline alongside technological advancement, the Defence Minister said that discipline remained one of the greatest strengths of the armed forces.Singh further said that war memorials played an important role in shaping the collective spirit and consciousness of the country by preserving memories of historic events and the people associated with them. The Defence Minister expressed confidence that the Army personnel would continue to safeguard the country's borders with the same dedication and enthusiasm. "All of you will continue to protect the national borders with the same enthusiasm," he said.