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India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits civil rights museum during US trip
The museum is located at the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.
Rajnath Singh addressing Indian community in Memphis. / X rajnathsingh
On the final day of his U.S. tour on Aug. 25, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, and engaged with the Indian community there.
The museum, which chronicles the history of the civil rights movement in the United States from the 17th century to the present, is located at the site where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. It also features a bust of Mahatma Gandhi and recognizes his influence on the philosophy of non-violent resistance.
While interacting with the Indian diaspora from Memphis and surrounding areas, Singh praised the accomplishments of community members and their contributions to society, science, and the economy. The minister referred to them as a "living bridge" between India and the U.S. He praised their role in strengthening ties and fostering goodwill between the two nations.
During his visit, the Defense Minister also recognized the efforts of the Indian community in creating an exhibit of Mahatma Gandhi and installing two honorary 'Gandhi Way' street signs. Both signs,near the National Civil Rights Museum, were made to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019.
In this final event of his U.S. tour, the minister highlighted India's growth over the past decade and emphasized the country's immense potential and promising future.
Had a wonderful interaction with the Indian community at Memphis. Their contribution to society, science and economy has been exemplary. pic.twitter.com/FpXr3yJdKz
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 26, 2024
Singh was on an official visit to the U.S. from Aug. 23 to 26.
During his meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA). This agreement encourages collaboration between the defense industrial ecosystems of both countries and enhances supply chain resilience.
Singh and Lloyd Austin also held a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on Aug. 23. They discussed a broad range of topics, including bilateral defense cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security, and other international issues.
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