Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent some time on Thursday morning rallying soldiers at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, where he made a surprise visit as India celebrated the Diwali festival.
"From the icy heights of the Siachen Glacier & with the brave Jawans & Officers of the Armed Forces, I wish all of you a Happy Diwali," he tweeted to the nation.
PM Modi took a special Indian Air Force aircraft to Siachen and was flown by helicopter to the base camp at about 12,000 feet. Accompanied by Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhaag, he made an aerial survey of the glacier before interacting with officers and jawans posted at one of the most inhospitable places on earth.
"I have come to spend my first Diwali as prime minister with you. 125 crore Indians can celebrate Diwali today and go about their lives in comfort because the jawans guard the borders, prepared to make every sacrifice for the nation," PM Modi told the troops.
Lot of friends are asking about my Siachen visit. I am sharing some photos of the visit. pic.twitter.com/9DEDny0NUu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2014
Here is another picture. pic.twitter.com/3jOPb8MN2L
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2014
Sharing sweets with our Jawans at Siachen. pic.twitter.com/ebHWkRwe3e
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2014
Here is one more picture. pic.twitter.com/vq4CsPkEg3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2014
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