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Rajnath Singh to Meet Army Personnel at Bagdogra and Sukna Ahead of Diwali
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:37 AM
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Bagdogra and Sukna to meet Army personnel before the Diwali festival.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is set to undertake a visit to the northeastern region to interact with military personnel stationed at key locations. The schedule includes meetings with Army staff at Bagdogra and Sukna, both situated in West Bengal.
This visit is planned to take place prior to the Diwali festival, a period when senior government officials often pay tribute to the armed forces. The Home Minister's presence is expected to boost the morale of the troops serving in these strategic areas.
While specific details regarding the duration of the stay or additional official engagements were not provided in the initial report, the primary focus remains on the interaction with the Army personnel. The move underscores the government's continued emphasis on supporting the defense forces during the festive season.
This visit is planned to take place prior to the Diwali festival, a period when senior government officials often pay tribute to the armed forces. The Home Minister's presence is expected to boost the morale of the troops serving in these strategic areas.
While specific details regarding the duration of the stay or additional official engagements were not provided in the initial report, the primary focus remains on the interaction with the Army personnel. The move underscores the government's continued emphasis on supporting the defense forces during the festive season.