Gravitas: Modi's visit to Ladakh | Why do leaders visit war zones
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 03, 2020, 20:10 IST | Updated: Jul 03, 2020, 20:10 IST
It's unusual for Indian leaders to visit a military front. But Prime Minister Modi's visit to an Indian military base in Ladakh amid a standoff with China was a risk worth taking. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why leaders around the world undertake such top-secret visits.
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