Rajnath Singh: Loss of soldiers in Galwan deeply disturbing, painful

The Defence Minister said on Twitter, Our soldiers have displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.

Rajnath Singh

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The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said, in the first comments by a Cabinet Minister in the government. His comments came a day after 20 soldiers including a Colonel were killed in violent clashes with Chinese troops in Eastern Ladakh.

Mr. Singh said on Twitter, Our soldiers have displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. The nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts. Our soldiers have displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. The nation will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. My heart goes out to the families of the fallen soldiers. The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this difficult hour. We are proud of the bravery and courage of India’s bravehearts.

Defence sources said, in the morning, Mr. Singh reviewed the Ladakh situation at a meeting in South Block attended by the Chief of Defence Staff and the three Services Chiefs. India was prepared to resolve the situation through discussions and there could be no compromise on India’s territorial integrity.

On the ground in Ladakh another round of Major General talks are scheduled to be held in the day to cool down tensions.