A video showing Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh struggling while boarding a submarine in Germany has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and humorous reactions online.
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The incident reportedly took place during an official visit to Germany, where the Indian defence minister was being shown a German submarine as part of a defence cooperation demonstration. The footage circulating online shows him attempting to step into the submarine through a narrow entry ladder.
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gets stuck while boarding a German submarine during his visit to Germany. pic.twitter.com/ial1G28hfO
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In the video, Singh appears to lose balance as one of his feet slips while stepping onto the ladder, while the other remains stuck on the upper deck. The awkward moment briefly leaves him in an unstable position before German naval personnel quickly intervene.
German officials seen in the video can be observed assisting the minister by holding his arms and helping him regain balance and safely move back onto the deck. After a few seconds of assistance, he is able to stabilize himself and complete the boarding process.
The clip has since spread widely across social media platforms, where it has become a subject of memes, commentary, and mixed reactions. While some users viewed the incident humorously, others described it as an unfortunate but minor mishap during a routine demonstration.
There has been no official statement from the Indian Ministry of Defence regarding the viral video. However, sources familiar with diplomatic visits note that such demonstrations often involve complex access points and safety protocols, especially on military vessels.
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Despite the online attention, the incident did not disrupt the broader defence discussions between India and Germany, which reportedly included talks on naval cooperation and technology sharing.