Darjeeling: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday performed ‘Shastra Puja’ at Sukna War Memorial in Darjeeling, West Bengal on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane was also present at the occasion.
Defence Minister is on a two-day visit to West Bengal and Sikkim. He visited the Headquarters of 33 Corps at Sukna in Darjeeling and reviewed situation and preparedness in the Eastern Sector.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh said that he is confident that Indian Army will not let anyone take even an inch of our country’s land.
“India wants that the Indo-China border tension should end and peace should be preserved. It is our goal, but sometimes, nefarious activities take place. But, I am fully confident that our army will not let anyone take even an inch of our land,” he said.