In another outreach to the armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Siachen base camp, at a height of over 12,000 feet, on Diwali day. “125 crore Indians could celebrate Diwali today, and go about their lives in comfort, because the jawans stand guard at the borders, prepared to make every sacrifice for the nation. The nation is proud of all three wings of the armed forces,” Mr. Modi told the soldiers. He also handed over a cheque for Rs. 5 lakh for the welfare of the jawans and personally offered sweets to them.