Strengthening Ties: Indian Army Chief Meets Sikkim CM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang discussed national security, military-civil fusion, and veteran welfare at a meeting in Gangtok. The visit highlighted the Indian Army's role in maintaining peace and security. Photos of the meeting were shared on social media.

In a significant development, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi met with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in Gangtok on Tuesday. The meeting, also attended by senior army officers, focused on reinforcing national security and exploring military-civil initiatives, as well as measures for veteran welfare.

According to CM Tamang, discussions covered mutual interests including the ambitious 'Ranbhoomi Darshan' project. He expressed his profound appreciation for the Indian Army's role in safeguarding the country's borders and maintaining peace, sentiments he also shared via his official Facebook account with accompanying photographs.

General Dwivedi's visit emphasizes the ongoing collaboration between military and state leadership in Sikkim, as he tours forward areas, ensuring strategic preparedness and fostering civil-military synergies.

(With inputs from agencies.)