Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman celebrates Diwali at Andaman & Nicobar air base
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Published: Oct 18, 2017, 20:25 IST | Updated: Oct 18, 2017, 20:25 IST
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman celebrates Diwali at Andaman & Nicobar air base
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During her meeting, the minister reviewed the operational role of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and interacted with the troops and their families.
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman celebratedDiwali with the Air Force personnel at theair base in Car Nicobar under Andaman & Nicobar Command on Thursday.
During her visit, the minister reviewed the operational role of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and interacted with the troops and their families.
The minister also paid homage to the Air Force personnel and their families who lost lives during 2004 Tsunami in Car Nicobar island. Car Nicobar airbase was washed away with air warriors and their families when the catastrophe struck. Only a few survived.
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The minister also met an elderly Tsunami survivor at Chukchuka village in Car Nicobar on the occasion.