NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim on the occasion of Diwali, saying the nation would “always remain indebted to their valor”.Singh also met and interacted with troops deployed in the challenging sector, praising their commitment and morale despite extreme weather conditions and difficult terrain.Sharing details of his visit on X, the defence minister said the soldiers’ supreme sacrifice in the line of duty would remain etched in the memory of the nation.“On the auspicious occasion of Diwali today, paid homage to our immortal bravehearts at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim. As the saying goes, ‘Monuments are for the living, not the dead’-they stand to continuously inspire us and awaken our national pride. Their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty will forever remain etched in the memory of a grateful nation, and we will always remain indebted to their valor,” he said.
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Describing the troops as “diyas” who silently fight darkness and spread the light of security across the country, Singh said their unflinching vigil and patriotism burn brighter than a thousand lamps.“Also had the honor of meeting and interacting with our courageous troops deployed in this forward and challenging sector. Our jawans are like ‘diyas’ themselves, silently fighting the darkness and spreading the light of security to every home in the country. Even in extreme weather and difficult terrain, their unflinching vigil, boundless patriotism, and high morale burn brighter than a thousand lamps,” he said.“It is a matter of profound pride to celebrate Diwali among the true guardians of the motherland. Wishing all our brave personnel serving on the borders and their families a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali,” he added.