Rajnath Singh Performs 'Shastra Puja' With Army On Vijayadashmi, IAF Chief Visits Forces Near LoC — PICS

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district to celebrate Dussehra with the Indian Army. (Image Source: PTI)

During the day, the Defence Minister performed Shastra Puja (worship of the weapons) on the occasion of 'Vijayadashami' during his visit to forward posts in Tawang. (Image Source: PTI)

Singh was also seen praying in front of the heavy Army machinery. The Defence Minister, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the LAC and lauded the troops for guarding the border with unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage. (Image Source: PTI)

The Defence Minister also visited the Tawang war memorial, where he laid a wreath and offered tributes to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1962 war with China. (Image Source: PTI)

Meanwhile, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari visited forward locations near the LoC in the Uri and Kupwara sectors in Jammu and Kashmir today to meet the Indian Air Force and Indian Army troops deployed there. (Image Source: X/@ANI)

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari was seen interacting with the Armed forces near LoC today. (Image Source: X/@ANI)

Armed Forces personnel posed for a picture with the Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday. (Image Source: X/@ANI)