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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Celebrate Deepavali with Troops at Sikkim Border
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:04 AM
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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will observe Deepavali alongside troops stationed at the India-China border in Sikkim.
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that he will observe Deepavali alongside troops stationed at the India‑China border in Sikkim.
The celebration is scheduled to take place at the border area, where soldiers will light lamps and participate in cultural activities.
The event highlights the government’s focus on boosting morale and maintaining readiness among troops in a sensitive frontier zone.
Defence officials said the festivities will be conducted under strict protocols and will not interfere with operational duties.
The celebration is scheduled to take place at the border area, where soldiers will light lamps and participate in cultural activities.
The event highlights the government’s focus on boosting morale and maintaining readiness among troops in a sensitive frontier zone.
Defence officials said the festivities will be conducted under strict protocols and will not interfere with operational duties.