Emphasizing the importance of good governance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that true governance ensures the fulfillment of individual needs, provides a sense of security, and guarantees a platform for everyone to express their views.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the statue of 'Bharat Ratna' and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Kudiya Ghat, situated along the banks of the Gomti River in Lucknow on Wednesday.
On the eve of the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the 'Atal Geet Ganga' programme was organised in Lucknow. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the event as chief guests.
After inaugurating the 'Atal Health Fair' with CM Yogi, the Defence Minister recalled witnessing parents carrying the bodies of children outside a hospital during his student years at Gorakhpur University.
Reflecting on Atalji’s greatness, he said that his life and ideology continue to inspire generations today. He also commended Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his dedicated efforts driving Uttar Pradesh's development.
In his address, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar stated that INS Imphal possesses the distinction of being a shining symbol of the Indian Navy’s unflinching commitment towards achieving the vision of self-reliance in defence.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Jammu and Kashmir on December 27 to review the security situation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked the armed forces personnel to strike a balance between tradition and innovation so as to keep pace with constantly-evolving times.
In November 2023, India hosted two 2+2 ministerial dialogues with two Quad partner countries, first with the USA and then with Australia. While it was the fifth Ministerial Dialogue with the US, it was the second edition with Australia.
It is speculated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the swearing in ceremony.
