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Rajnath Singh honours soldiers at Sherethang memorial

India's Defence Minister visits a war memorial in Sikkim on Diwali to pay tribute to soldiers who died in service.

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Rajnath Singh honours soldiers at Sherethang memorial

India's Defence Minister visits a war memorial in Sikkim on Diwali to pay tribute to soldiers who died in service.

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India's Defence Minister visits a war memorial in Sikkim on Diwali to pay tribute to soldiers who died in service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Sherethang War Memorial in Sikkim on November eighth to honour soldiers who died protecting the nation's sovereignty. Originally reported by The Hindu.

Defence Minister visits Sikkim memorial

Defence Minister visits Sikkim memorial

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Sherethang near Nathu La in Sikkim on Sunday, November eighth, to pay homage to brave soldiers at a war memorial.

Singh honours fallen soldiers

At Sherethang War Memorial in East Sikkim, Singh paid tribute to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation, honouring their courage and valour in safeguarding the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Singh meets deployed defence personnel

The Minister interacted with defence personnel deployed in the region and hailed their dedication and service in protecting the country's borders under challenging conditions.

Singh visits sacred shrine

Singh also visited Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and paid his respects at the revered shrine, which holds immense significance among army personnel.

What to remember

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Sherethang War Memorial in Sikkim on November eighth to honour soldiers who died protecting the nation's sovereignty.

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