Defence Minister (DM) Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh.

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RAJOURI-LEH, MARCH 24:–To boost the morale of the soldiers posted in the protection of the Nation in high attitudes, Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh accompanied by COAS, Gen Manoj Pande celebrated Holi festival with them at Leh on Sunday.
General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps Lt Gen Rashim Bali was also present in the Holi celebration.
Rajnath Singh while addressing the soldiers commended their valour, determination, and sacrifice as they serve in harsh terrain & inclement weather conditions to protect the motherland.
“The positive commitment of the soldiers posted in high altitudes is much stronger than minus temperatures. Ladakh is India’s capital of valour & bravery, just as Delhi is the national capital, Mumbai is the financial capital and Bengaluru is the technology capital,” said Rajnath Singh.
The entire country feels safe as our brave soldiers are protecting the borders. We are progressing and leading a happy life as our vigilant soldiers stand ready at the borders,” he added.
Every citizen is proud of the Armed Forces as they live far away from their families so that we celebrate Holi and other festivals with our families peacefully. The nation will forever be indebted to our soldiers, and their courage and sacrifices will keep inspiring the future generations,” said the Defence Minister.
“Only yesterday I decided to celebrate Holi festival with the soldiers because I believe that festivals should first be celebrated by and with the protectors of the country,” Rajnath Singh said.
He urged the Chiefs of the three Services to establish a new tradition of beginning the celebrations of the festivals with the soldiers a day before.
Such celebrations with soldiers on the snowy peaks of Kargil, in the scorching plains of
Rajasthan and the submarines located in the deep seas should become an integral part of our culture,” Defence Minister said.
Rajnath Singh also laid a wreath at the War Memorial Leh as a mark of solemn tribute
to the bravehearts who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
Raksha Mantri also interacted over phone with the soldiers posted in the world’s highest battlefield Siachen, extended Holi greetings and assured to visit Siachen and to interact with them.
He was scheduled to visit Siachen and celebrate Holi with the troops there but due to
adverse weather conditions he couldn’t, and in the changed program he celebrated the festival of colours with the soldiers in Leh