Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Rezang La Memorial Stamp with Farhan Akhtar
Imagine a special sticker, like a postage stamp, that people can use on letters.
This stamp shows a war memorial from a famous battle called Rezang La.
A very important minister, Rajnath Singh, helped reveal this stamp in New Delhi.
He was joined by an actor named Farhan Akhtar and the team making a movie about this battle.
The stamp is to remember the brave soldiers who fought a very difficult battle in cold, snowy weather a long time ago.
Even though they were outnumbered, they were very courageous.
The movie is about their story, and the stamp is a way to honor their bravery forever.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a commemorative 'My Stamp' in New Delhi.
The stamp honors the soldiers of the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment who fought in the 1962 Battle of Rezang La.
Actor Farhan Akhtar and the film crew of '120 Bahadur' were present at the unveiling ceremony.
The stamp is inspired by the Rezang La War Memorial located in Chushul, Ladakh.
The event took place ahead of the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, actor Farhan Akhtar, and the film crew of '120 Bahadur'
- What
- Unveiled a commemorative 'My Stamp' honoring soldiers of the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment who fought in the Battle of Rezang La
- When
- Wednesday, ahead of the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To honor the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers in the historic Battle of Rezang La
Event Details
Symbolic Significance
Attendees
Event Details
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, actor Farhan Akhtar, director Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai, director general of postal services Jitendra Gupta, and producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Amit Chandrra, and Arhan Bagati attended the unveiling.
Symbolic Significance
The stamp's unveiling is seen as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers, particularly Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, who led the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment in the Battle of Rezang La.
Purpose
Event Details
The stamp was unveiled to honor the soldiers of the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment and is inspired by the Rezang La War Memorial in Ladakh.
Symbolic Significance
The commemorative stamp aims to immortalize the remarkable heroism, courage, and resilience displayed by the soldiers who fought in sub-zero temperatures against overwhelming Chinese forces in 1962.
- Event
- Unveiling of Commemorative "My Stamp" for Rezang La Memorial
- Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- New Delhi
- Honorees
- Soldiers of the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, especially Major Shaitan Singh Bhati
- Inspiration
- Rezang La War Memorial in Ladakh
- Battle Commemorated
- Battle of Rezang La (1962)
- Upcoming Anniversary
- 63rd anniversary on November 18