Blitz Bureau
ON the concluding day of his US tour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, where he interacted with members of the Indian diaspora, describing them as a “living bridge” between India and the United States. In his post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “Had a wonderful interaction with the Indian community at Memphis. Their contribution to society, science, and the economy has been exemplary.”
The Defence Minister engaged with Indian community members from Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, and other nearby areas, on August 25, praising their significant contributions to various sectors, his office said in a statement.
Pivotal role
He highlighted the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in fostering close relations and goodwill between the two nations, further strengthening bilateral ties.
Rajnath Singh commended the community’s efforts in establishing an exhibit of Mahatma Gandhi and placing two honorary ‘Gandhi Way’ street signs near the National Civil Rights Museum during the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019. In addition to his tour of the LCC, the Union Minister met with representatives from major US defence industry companies, including Boeing, GE, General Atomics, General Dynamics Land Systems, L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, RollsRoyce, and Thales.
