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| After Diwali With Soldiers at Siach |
| After Diwali With Soldiers at Siachen, PM Modi Arrives in Srinagar: 10 Developments
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| INDIA
, 23-October-2014
5:51:36 AM |
| After spending time with soldiers at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, Prime minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Srinagar. The PM will spend the next few hours of Diwali day at Jammu and Kashmir's capital city, which was hit by floods last month. Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag accompanied Mr Modi during his visit to Siachen.
1In Srinagar, which is still recovering after being hit by the state's worst floods in 100 years, PM Modi met senior officers of the Indian Air Force who were involved in the relief operations. He will reportedly review rehabilitation measures and visit a relief camp. The Prime Minister is also expected to announce a central package for flood victims before flying back to Delhi in the evening.
2This morning, PM Modi tweeted, "Friends, I am leaving for the Siachen Glacier. It's my good fortune that I will be able to spend time with our brave soldiers on this special day." He will be the first Prime Minister to visit Siachen in 10 years.
3In a series of tweets, the PM paid tribute to thousands of soldiers, who, he said, stand firm, protecting the country. "Be it the altitude or bitter cold, nothing deters our soldiers. They stand there, serving our Nation. They make us truly proud," he said on Twitter.
4He also conveyed Diwali greetings to President Pranab Mukherjee. 'Wished President Pranab Mukherjee a very Happy Diwali from Siachen! Am sure this would be among the most unique greetings Pranab Da received,' he tweeted.
5Ahead of his visit to the state, Pakistani troops fired with small arms at Indian posts in Ramgarh and Arnia sectors in violation of the ceasefire. India's Border Security Force or BSF said they retaliated. Intermittent firing is still going on in the two sectors.
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