Jammu, March 24 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced his visit to the Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield, on March 24 to celebrate Holi with the armed forces personnel stationed there.

The festival of colours will be observed from March 24-25.

Singh expressed anticipation for the visit, highlighting the significance of celebrating Holi amidst the challenges faced by soldiers in the region, battling extreme weather conditions including frostbite, high winds, avalanches, and temperatures dropping as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius.

"Tomorrow, 24th March, I shall be in Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. I am looking forward to celebrating Holi with the Armed Forces personnel deployed there," Singh posted on X.(...