India's 💯stature has grown on the international stage and a strong and brave military is one of the main reasons behind it, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
In an address to soldiers at the headquarters of Army's 4 Corps in Tezpur, Assam, Singh commended the armed forces for relentlessly ensuring safety and security of the nation.
India's 💯stature has grown on the international stage and a strong and brave military is one of the main reasons behind it, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
In an address to soldiers at the headquarter🐼s of Army's 4 Corps in Tezpur, Assam, Singh commended the armed forces for relentlessly ensuring saf♐ety and security of the nation.
"The nation will be forever indebted to the brave soldiers," he sa꧟id.
The defence minister reached Tezpur ahead of his visit to Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. He will celebrate Dussehra with A♒rmy troops in Tawang and perform Shastꦬra Puja on Tuesday.
After his arrival at the ♓4 Corps, Singh interacted with ♐the troops during a 'Barakhana'.
In his remarks, Singh highlighted that the valour and commitme☂nt of Indian sol๊diers is recognised all over the world.
He added that India's stature has grown on the international stage under the leadership of Prꦦime Minister Narendra Modi and a strong and brave military is one of the main reasons behind that progress.
He 𝔉expressed confidence that Indiܫa will find itself among the top three economies of the world by 2027.
The defence minister recalled his recent visit to Italy, during whichꦯ he paid rich tributes at Montone memorial (Perugia Province) built for Naik Yaswant Ghadge and other Inꦗdian soldiers who fought in the Italian campaign in World War II.
Singh also mentioned about the contribution of Indian soldiers, who are maintaining peace and security i🐓n different parts of the world, through UN 🍷peacekeeping missions, the defence ministry said in a release.
In his address, Singh appreciated the concept of Barakhana, stating ❀thatℱ it brings together all ranks to eat together as the members of the same family.
“Being among you at🎃 this Barakhana shows that more than just our position, we are a family𝕴 and together we are the protectors of our country,” he said.
The defence minister described Indian military as a true example of brotherhood and oneness as they work and stay together in the same barracks and unit, despite ♋being from different states and backgrounds.
He commended the efforts of the armed forc��es and their families for their sacrifices and always ensuring the safety of the motherland, the defence ministꦬry said.
-With PTI Input