Which minister inaugurated the 132nd Durand Cup on 5 August 2023 in Assam?

The correct answer is Rajnath Singh . In News The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup , an annual football competition, was inaugurated in Kokrajhar, Assam on August 05, 2023, by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. This is the first time the event is being held in this Assamese city. The tournament is organized by the Armed Forces and supported by the Government of Assam. Key Points During the opening ceremony, Shri Rajnath Singh praised the efforts of the Armed Forces and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) for creating a conducive environment in Kokrajhar, enabling the event to be organized in the city for the first time. Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the rich sports culture of the region and extended his best wishes to all participating teams. He also thanked the Indian Army for organizing the tournament in Kokrajhar and appreciated the efforts of BTC. The opening ceremony was attended by nearly 12,000 football fans from across the state and the region. The ceremony featured a flypast by Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft and Mi-17 helicopter, martial displays, Gatka and Bhangra, and a display of Bodo cultural dance by the local troupe. Th e inaugural ceremony was followed by the opening match of the tournament between Bodoland FC and Rajasthan United FC . The tournament will include eight group matches and one quarter-final to be played on August 24, 2023. A total of 24 teams, including two foreign teams from Nepal and Bangladesh, all three teams of Indian Armed Forces. The local team of Bodoland FC will compete at three venues in Kolkata, Guwahati, and Kokrajhar during the tournament.