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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to mark Deepavali with troops at Sikkim’s China border
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:05 AM
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will join soldiers stationed along the India‑China frontier in Sikkim to celebrate Deepavali, officials said.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to the high‑altitude sector of Sikkim to observe Deepavali with troops deployed along the India‑China Line of Actual Control. The ceremony is scheduled for the festive evening, coinciding with the traditional lights and prayers that mark the Hindu festival.
Senior army officials said the event aims to boost morale among soldiers stationed in the remote and strategically sensitive border region. Singh is expected to address the personnel, acknowledge their sacrifices and underline the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers.
The Deepavali gathering will also include a cultural programme featuring local Sikkimese performances, reinforcing the connection between the armed forces and the civilian communities that share the border landscape. Security arrangements will be tight, given the proximity to the disputed frontier.
The minister’s visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to maintaining a visible presence in the area while honoring the festive spirit of the nation’s armed forces.
Senior army officials said the event aims to boost morale among soldiers stationed in the remote and strategically sensitive border region. Singh is expected to address the personnel, acknowledge their sacrifices and underline the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers.
The Deepavali gathering will also include a cultural programme featuring local Sikkimese performances, reinforcing the connection between the armed forces and the civilian communities that share the border landscape. Security arrangements will be tight, given the proximity to the disputed frontier.
The minister’s visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to maintaining a visible presence in the area while honoring the festive spirit of the nation’s armed forces.