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New Delhi : The Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated its 56th Raising Day on December 1, 2020. On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai took the salute of the BSF Raising Day Parade-2020 held at the Chhawla Camp, New Delhi.. The programme was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff,General Bipin Rawat, BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana, senior officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Police, and other dignitaries.
Nityanand Rai paid homage to the immortal border guards at the martyrs’ memorial of BSF. He presented the ‘Police Medal for Gallantry’ and ‘President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service’ to BSF personnel. He also released the BSF’s annual e-magazine “Borderman”.
In his address, Nityanand said the brave personnel of the BSF are protecting the borders of the country with full vigour, despite tough terrain and adverse conditions. Saluting the supreme sacrifice and indomitable gallantry of BSF Jawans in the line of duty, Nityananda said that because of them, every citizen of the country is contributing to national development work without fear. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has trust in the security forces and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has faith in you, which you have maintained, and the nation is proud of you.
Referring to the BSF’s Artillery Wing, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee year, Nityanand said he is confident that the Artillery Wing will achieve new heights by carrying forward its glorious history. Lauding the women contingent participating in the parade, he said that it is reassuring to see the increasing participation of women power in the security of the country,and the women sentinels of the force are realising the Prime Minister’s commitment in this regard. Nityanand said that the conspiracy to harm the country through cross-border terrorist infiltration and drug trafficking, is being thwarted by BSF Jawans with a proper response, according to a PIB release.
Appreciating the work done by the Border Security Force in the period of the Corona pandemic, the Minister said that BSF personnel were also infected by the virus during this period, but they did not lose their spirit. Under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Central Government is taking full care of the Jawans and their families and the entire nation stands with them, Nityanand said.
On this occasion, Director General, BSF Rakesh Asthana gave details about the BSF’s achievements, new initiatives and preparations to deal with future challenges, while giving an assurance about the security and integrity of the country’s borders. The BSF is the world’s largest border guarding force securing the 6,386.36 kms long International Borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.