Rajnath Singh kicks off his three-day visit to France from Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off his three-day visit to France from New Delhi on October 7. Rajnath Singh took to Twitter and confirmed  news. Defence Minister wrote that he will attend Annual Defence Dialogue and Induction Ceremony of Rafale. He furr mentioned that relations between both countries have seen significant improvement over years and that he is looking forward to strengning se ties. 

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Rajnath Singh to perform 'Shastra Pooja' in France

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will continue trition of performing 'Shastra Pooja' this year in France where he is likely to fly a sortie in India's first Rafale aircraft. Shastra Pooja (worship of weapons) is an old Hindu trition where warriors perform pooja of ir arms and weapons. Defence officials close to Rajnath Singh said, "During his days as Home Minister, Rajnath Singh would perform Shastra pooja every Dushehra. w as a Defence Minister also, he would continue trition."  Defence  Minister is also supposed to meet French President Emanuel Macron on his trip to France and n proceed to Bordeaux for receiving first Rafale aircraft me for India. 

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Defence Minister's trip to France

Rajnath Singh will reach France on October 8, which is also Air Force Day and Dussehra. Reportedly, on same day, he will receive plane in Merignac near Bordeaux. On October 9, he will move to Paris with a team of senior defence. As per sources, Defence Minister will officially receive fighter jet from France and is likely to fly in it after it is officially inducted in Indian Air Force. News ncy ANI, quoting IAF sources, said that a French pilot will fly in front cockpit, while Rajnath Singh will sit in rear cockpit.

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(With inputs from ANI)