NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Holi with army troops in Leh. He was earlier supposed to go to Siachen, however, his plans were changed due to harsh weather conditions at the world’s highest battleground.
After celebrating Holi at Leh Military Station, Singh said that Ladakh is the capital of bravery. “The land of Ladakh is not common.It is the land of Siachen, Kargil, Bharat Mata. Ladakh represents national determination. We know that our political capital is Delhi, our economic capital is Mumbai and our technological capital is Bengaluru, similarly, Ladakh is the capital of bravery and prowess.”
After celebrating Holi at Leh Military Station, Singh said that Ladakh is the capital of bravery. “The land of Ladakh is not common.It is the land of Siachen, Kargil, Bharat Mata. Ladakh represents national determination. We know that our political capital is Delhi, our economic capital is Mumbai and our technological capital is Bengaluru, similarly, Ladakh is the capital of bravery and prowess.”
The defence minister’s decision to shift the celebration to Leh highlights the challenges faced by troops in such demanding terrains and emphasizes the importance of their service.
Siachen Glacier, near the India-Pakistan Line of Control, is known for being India’s largest glacier and the world’s second-largest.
