Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited troops along the India-China border in Sikkim, saying their service in difficult conditions allowed the country to celebrate Diwali peacefully.Singh paid homage to fallen soldiers at a war memorial and interacted with Army personnel at Sherathang near Nathu La. He distributed sweets and gifts among the troops and praised their courage and dedication.Describing Diwali as a time for families to come together, he said soldiers often stayed away from their loved ones to fulfil their duties towards the country.āYour service to the nation will never be forgotten.
Every generation of Indians will remember your sacrifice,ā he told the personnel. On the auspicious occasion of Diwali today, paid homage to our immortal bravehearts at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim.
As the saying goes, "Monuments are for the living, not the dead"-they stand to continuously inspire us and awaken our national pride. Their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty will forever remain etched in the memory of a grateful nation, and we will always remain indebted to their valor.
Also had the honor of meeting and interacting with our courageous troops deployed in this forward and challenging sector. Our jawans are like 'diyas' themselves, silently fighting the darkness and spreading the light of security to every home in the country.
Even in extreme weather and difficult terrain, their unflinching vigil, boundless patriotism, and high morale burn brighter than a thousand lamps. It is a matter of profound pride to celebrate Diwali among the true guardians of the motherland.
Wishing all our brave personnel serving on the borders and their families a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali.ā Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 8, 2026 Singh said war memorials were a lasting tribute to those who had made the supreme sacrifice and would continue to inspire young Indians.He also paid tribute to the families of personnel killed in service, assuring them that the nation would remember their loved ones. āIndia stands with you for the contribution you have made,ā he said.Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and senior Army officers accompanied Singh. The defence minister later visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, a shrine dedicated to an Indian Army soldier in eastern Sikkim.- Ends