Watch Video: Rajnath Singh joins jawans in Leh for Holi celebration, applies 'Tika' on personnel's foreheads

Rajnath Singh's planned visit to Siachen on Sunday was derailed by inclement weather, prompting a change of plans to celebrate Holi with military personnel in Leh instead.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, originally slated to visit the Siachen area on Sunday to celebrate Holi with deployed armed forces personnel, had to cancel the trip due to adverse weather conditions. Instead, he arrived in Leh for the festivities, which are observed on March 24 and 25, and engaged in the celebration with the jawans by applying Gulal to them.

Celebration in Leh

During the Holi celebration in Leh, Rajnath Singh took the opportunity to address the Army personnel, commending their bravery and dedication. He emphasised Ladakh's significance as a region synonymous with courage and national resolve.

"Ladakh is not just any ordinary place; it stands as a testament to valour, from Siachen to Kargil, embodying the spirit of Bharat Mata. Just as Delhi is our political capital, Mumbai our economic hub, and Bengaluru our technological center, Ladakh epitomises bravery and prowess," Singh stated during his address.

Cancelled Visit to Siachen

Initially planning to visit Siachen, known as the world's highest battlefield, the Defence Minister had expressed his anticipation for celebrating Holi with the deployed Armed Forces personnel there. However, due to challenging weather conditions and the unpredictable nature of the glacier, the visit had to be called off.