Sitharaman to visit Andaman and Nicobar for Diwali celebration
TNN Bureau. Updated: 10/17/2017 3:43:58 PM
National
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Andaman and Nicobar for two days on October 18 to celebrate Diwali with the troops. It will be her maiden visit after assuming the charge of Defence Ministry.
In her visit, she will also interact with the families of the troops and would participate in various events over the two days, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. The Minister will also be visiting the operational area of the Command and Air Force Station Car Nicobar. Also, she will lay wreaths at the Swatantra Jyoti in Cellular Jail and Tsunami Memorial at Car Nicobar.