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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen Glacier, Base Camp and Kumar Post
Addressing soldiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the "iron-clad" will of the Indian Army soldiers deployed in Siachin.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with the Armed Forces personnel deployed in Siachen, Ladakh.(X/@rajnathsingh)
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday carried out an on-the-ground review of the security situation at Siachin, the world's highest snow-clad battlefield. (X/@SpokespersonMoD)
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses as he carries out a first-hand assessment of the security situation during his visit to meet the Armed Forces personnel deployed in Siachen, Ladakh.(X/@SpokespersonMoD)
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lays a wreath and paid homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Martyr's Memorial during his visit to Siachen Base Camp.(X/@@SpokespersonMoD)
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Siachen as a symbol of India's sovereignty and determination.(X/@rajnathsingh)
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Rajnath Singh's visit to Siachen came over a week after the Indian Army marked the 40th year of its presence in the strategically key region following the 'Operation Meghdoot'.(ANI )
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He said that just as Delhi is India's national capital, Mumbai is the financial capital and Bengaluru is the technology capital, Siachen is the "capital of courage, grit and determination." (ANI )
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