New Delhi, May 14 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be travelling to Rajasthan to attend the statue unveiling ceremonies of former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and founder of Merta, Rao Duda Mertia, on Thursday.

In a post on X, the Defence Minister informed that he will be in Jodhpur and Merta cities in Rajasthan for the ceremonies.

"Today, 14th May, I shall be in Rajasthan. Shall attend the statue unveiling ceremony of former Vice President of India, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat ji in Jodhpur and Rao Duda Mertia in Merta. Looking forward to it," the post said.

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat served as the 11th Vice-President of India, and ex officio Chairman, Rajya Sabha from August 19, 2002, to July 21, 2007.

Shekhawat began his c...