Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with Indian Navy personnel during a traditional 'Badakhana' gathering in Visakhapatnam on 5 October 2026, reinforcing the government's engagement with frontline naval forces.
Rajnath Singh met with Indian Navy servicemen and officers at a Badakhana — a traditional military feast marking camaraderie — held in Visakhapatnam on 5 October 2026.
The visit to Visakhapatnam saw Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engage directly with Indian Navy personnel during the 'Badakhana' on 5 October 2026, a gesture seen as a morale boosting outreach to naval ranks.
At the Indian Navy base in Visakhapatnam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in a Badakhana on Monday, 5 October 2026, a traditional occasion for senior leaders to dine alongside troops and hear their concerns.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's interaction with Indian Navy personnel at the Badakhana in Visakhapatnam on 5 October 2026 underscores the Centre's continued focus on direct civilian leadership engagement with the armed forces.