PM’s surprise visit to Siachen;
celebrates Diwali with officers and jawans of the Indian Armed Forces
PM to jawans: I come to celebrate my
first Diwali as PM with you. Happy to be among my own.
PM to jawans: You make it possible for
125 crore Indians to celebrate Diwali happily.
“Your dreams and responsibilities are the
responsibility of us all. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with
you.”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today made
a surprise visit to Siachen. Addressing officers and jawans of the Indian Armed
Forces at Siachen Base Camp at a height of over 12,000 feet, he praised their
valour and courage, saying that 125 crore Indians could celebrate Diwali today,
and go about their lives in comfort, because the jawans stood guard at the
borders, prepared to make every sacrifice for the nation. The nation is proud
of all three wings of the armed forces, the Prime Minister added.
