New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday in a video message hailed late Lt Gen Srinivas Kumar Sinha, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army who later served as the Ambassador to Nepal as well as Governor of Assam and Jammu & Kashmir during a memorial lecture organised to commemorate his birth centenary, according to an official release by the Ministry of Defence.

"As the nation is moving forward with a clear and firm policy on issues related to its sovereignty, personalities such as Late Lt Gen Sinha are an inspiration to the Government," he said

Rajnath Singh paid glowing tributes to Lt Gen Sinha, commending his unwavering loyalty and dedication towards the nation. Lt Gen Sinha was a great soldier, diplomat ...