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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Celebrate Diwali with Troops at Nathu La, Sikkim
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 09:02 PM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will observe Diwali alongside troops stationed at the Nathu La border post and the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to celebrate Diwali with the troops deployed at the Nathu La border post and the Sherathang War Memorial in the state of Sikkim. The event will see the minister joining soldiers in lighting lamps and sharing festive greetings.
The Nathu La pass, a strategic point on the India-China border, hosts a significant contingent of the Indian Army. The Sherathang War Memorial, located nearby, commemorates the sacrifices of soldiers in the region.
While the exact schedule of the celebrations has not been disclosed, the ministry confirmed that the Diwali observances will include traditional rituals and a brief address by the Defence Minister to the troops.
The initiative is part of the armed forces’ efforts to boost morale and maintain a festive spirit among soldiers stationed in high-altitude areas during the holiday season.
No further details regarding the program or any special guests have been released at this time.
The Nathu La pass, a strategic point on the India-China border, hosts a significant contingent of the Indian Army. The Sherathang War Memorial, located nearby, commemorates the sacrifices of soldiers in the region.
While the exact schedule of the celebrations has not been disclosed, the ministry confirmed that the Diwali observances will include traditional rituals and a brief address by the Defence Minister to the troops.
The initiative is part of the armed forces’ efforts to boost morale and maintain a festive spirit among soldiers stationed in high-altitude areas during the holiday season.
No further details regarding the program or any special guests have been released at this time.