Siachen (Ladakh) [India], Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen Base Camp and described it as the capital of valor and bravery of India. Rajnath Singh also interacted with the armed forces personnel deployed at Kuma Post of Siachen Glacier in Ladakh. He also exchanged sweets with them. On this occasion, Rajnath Singh said, "I congratulate you for the way you protected the country on the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield. The land of Siachen is no ordinary land.It is a symbol of the sovereignty and determination of the country and represents our national determination. Our national capital is Delhi, Mumbai is our economic capital, and our technological capital is Bengaluru. Rajnath Singh also paid floral tribute to the brave men at the war memorial in Siachen Base Camp.
On this occasion, Army Chief Manoj Pandey was also with the Defense Minister. On the occasion, slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' echoed in the air at Kumar's post on the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh as soldiers raised the slogan after his interaction with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit Siachen on March 24 to celebrate Holi with the troops, but due to 'bad weather' the schedule was changed to Leh, where the Defense Minister celebrated the occasion with the armed forces at the Leh Military Station. The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram Range in the Himalayas and is often considered the world's highest battlefield. Earlier on April 13, the Indian Air Force celebrated the 40th anniversary of the famous 'Operation Meghdoot' which was carried out by the Indian forces. Siachen Glacier was captured by thwarting Pakistan's attempts to capture it. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force on April 13, 1984, which was one of the largest operations conducted by Indian forces.
On this occasion, Army Chief Manoj Pandey was also with the Defense Minister. On the occasion, slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' echoed in the air at Kumar's post on the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh as soldiers raised the slogan after his interaction with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit Siachen on March 24 to celebrate Holi with the troops, but due to 'bad weather' the schedule was changed to Leh, where the Defense Minister celebrated the occasion with the armed forces at the Leh Military Station. The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram Range in the Himalayas and is often considered the world's highest battlefield. Earlier on April 13, the Indian Air Force celebrated the 40th anniversary of the famous 'Operation Meghdoot' which was carried out by the Indian forces. Siachen Glacier was captured by thwarting Pakistan's attempts to capture it. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force on April 13, 1984, which was one of the largest operations conducted by Indian forces.
