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After PM, Rajnath Singh Likely to Skip Russia’s Victory Day Parade on May 9

After PM, Rajnath Singh Likely to Skip Russia’s Victory Day Parade on May 9


Defense minister rajnath singh is likely to skip russia’s victory day celebrations on May 9 in Moscow. Singh was to visit Moscow in place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was invited by russia to Attend the parade, but his trip was canceled in light of last month’s Pahalgam Terror Attack.

Minister of State (MOS) For Defense Sanjay Seth is Expected to REPRECENT India at the Parade Held to CommeMoTe The 80th Anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory Over Germany in Warld War Ii.

Russian Officials Did Not Specific The Reason Behind PM Modi’s Decision Not to Visit Moscow for the Annual Event. But reports sugges it was made in light of the prevailing security situation following the April 22 Pahalgam Terror Attack, Which Killed 26 People.

The Victory Day is Russia’s National Pride and is Attended by Several Global Leaders and Military Representatives.

PM Modi Visited Russia Twice Last Year, One for the Annual Summit with President Vladimir Putin and the second trip to Attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan.

Putin is expected to visit India For Annual Summit Between Both Countries Later This year.

The russian president earlier Condemned the pahalgam terror attack, calling it a “brutal crime”, And reiterated russia’s support in Fighting Against Terrorism with India.

In a hard-Hitting message, PM Modi has vowed to identify and track down the Terrorists and their backs “at the ends of the earth”. He has also given the Armed Forces “Complete Operational Freedom” To respond to the pahalgam terror attack during a high-level Security meeting on Tuesday, Government Sources Said.

A rattled Pakistan, Fearing Indian Retaliation, Has Claimed That INDIA BLD Soon Launch a Military Strike on the NeighBouring Country. However, Islamabad said it was ready to respond to what it called any “Misadventure” or “Aggression” from new delhi.

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May 2, 2025