Addressing the troops, Rajnath Singh said the country's ability to celebrate Diwali peacefully was made possible by the sacrifices and dedication of its armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with the 33 Corps troops in Sikkim, commending their vigilance and dedication in high-altitude border security. He paid tribute at the Sherathang. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with soldiers at the Sherathang War Memorial in Sikkim.