Rajnath Singh begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate in disengagement process with China

It is Singh's first visit to eastern Ladakh after the Indian and Chinese militaries disengaged in February. However, in recent weeks, the border row has sparked again.

The dedication of Indian soldiers and veterans towards the country is an "exemplary example", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday soon after arriving in Ladakh on a three-day visit aimed at taking stock of India's military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China. In Leh, Singh interacted with senior elected representatives of Kargil, Leh and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council with a focus on the overall development of the regions, officials said.