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PM Modi took a special Air Force aircraft to Siachen and was flown by helicopter to the base camp at about 12,000 feet. He made an aerial survey of the glacier before meeting the troops.
PM Modi Announces Rs. 570 Crore for Rebuilding Homes, on Diwali Visit to Srinagar: 10 DevelopmentsAfter spending time with soldiers at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent a working Diwali in Srinagar, which was devastated by floods last month, the worst in Jammu and Kashmir in 100 years.
PM addresses the media in Jammu and Kashmir:
- I have assured the people here that the government will consider giving relief directly to those affected.
- Rs 570 crore for repair of houses sanctioned, 175 crores for six major hospitals that were affected.
- Immediate availability of stationery for children.
- The whole country is with Kashmir.
Various groups calling on PM Modi at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar
PM Modi was greeted by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses jawans at Jammu and Kashmir's Siachen:
- I am proud to be here among you.
- Many of our soldiers have been martyred here - some bodies are found after 21 years.
- We don't know how many such jawans are there whose families are still waiting for their bodies.
- There hasn't been an instance where there has been a natural calamity and the jawans of the Indian Army have not reached there to help.
- If you don't see this glacier you can't imagine under what hostile weather and circumstance our jawans are serving the motherland.
- We have decided to build a national war memorial.
- After having served in the Army, if you have to depend on others - that isn't acceptable.
- Even after you retire we want you to live with honour and dignity.
- Entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with you.
- You make it possible for 125 core Indians to celebrate Diwali.
- Have come to celebrate my first diwali with you as Prime Minister.
- Your dreams are our responsibility.
- I am here as a representative of jawans' families.
PM Modi is the first prime minister to visit Siachen in 10 years
After Diwali With Soldiers at Siachen, PM Modi Arrives in Srinagar: 10 DevelopmentsAfter 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.
'125 crore Indians could celebrate Diwali today and go about their lives in comfort because the jawans stood guard at the borders': PM Modi to jawans at Siachen.
PM Modi with soldiers at Siachen
PM Modi To Jawans in Siachen: 'Happy Diwali, You Make It Possible for Indians to Celebrate'Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Indians "Happy Diwali" from Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, where he made a surprise visit before heading to flood-hit Srinagar.
