Rajnath Singh on 2-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh; to interact with defence personnel

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday began his two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh, where he will interact with the Armed Forces personnel deployed in the Tawang sector. Rajnath Singh, along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, left for Tawang on Wednesday morning.

“Leaving New Delhi for Tawang on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Looking forward to interact with Armed Forces personnel and attend the inaugural ceremony of a museum dedicated to brave Indian Army officer Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing”, Rajnath Singh posted on X.

Rajnath Singh will flag in the Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. “Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will flag in the IAF_MCC’s Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally today in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The rally was organised to mark the 92nd anniversary of Indian Air Force and 25 years of India’s victory in 1999 Kargil War, and aimed to raise awareness about IAF’s glorious history and valor in wars and rescue ops, while inspiring youth to join the Armed Forces”, Ministry of Defence posted on X.

The rally is being organised to mark the 92nd anniversary of Indian Air Force and 25 years of India’s victory in 1999 Kargil War.

On Tuesday, Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Navy’s efforts towards self-reliance and innovation and called it an ‘innovative Navy’, adding that India has made significant strides in reducing its dependence on imports. While addressing ‘Swavalamban Conference 2024’, Singh said that the Indian Navy’s commitment to innovation and humbleness is clearly visible in the programme they are carrying out.

“The effort of the Indian Navy is highly praised for your humbleness. I have praised the Indian Navy on many occasions and on many stages. From my point of view, the Indian Navy is in a way an innovative Navy. Your commitment to innovation and humbleness is clearly visible in the programme you are carrying out”, he said.

He also congratulated the stakeholders participating in the event and the winners of the various competitions. “The theme of this event is strength and power through innovation and indigenization. I believe that this is not only relevant to the present situation, but it will definitely help in directing your efforts for the future. So I congratulate all of you on this. I congratulate all of the stakeholders participating in this event and the winners of the various competitions”, he said.

Recalling his prior visit, Singh said, “A while ago, I visited a region here. The technologies and products shown to me there, they instill faith in the mind that in the coming time, you are going to play a long-term role in the field of innovation and technology”.

The Defence Minister highlighted the vibrant culture developed through innovation and technology development in country.Rajnath Singh said that India has made significant strides in reducing its dependence on imports and becoming self-reliant in defence production. (ANI)