India’s First Line of Defence, the Border Security Forces (BSF) on Tuesday celebrated its 56th ‘Raising Day’. The BSF was officially raised on December 1, 1965, in accordance with an Act of Indian Parliament in the wake of the 1965 India-Pakistan War for ensuring the security of borders of India and matters connected to it.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter stating, “Best wishes to all @BSF_India personnel and their families on the special occasion of their Raising Day. BSF has distinguished itself as a valorous force, unwavering in its commitment to protect the nation and assist citizens during natural calamities. India is proud of BSF!”
Best wishes to all @BSF_India personnel and their families on the special occasion of their Raising Day. BSF has distinguished itself as a valorous force, unwavering in their commitment to protect the nation and assist citizens during natural calamities. India is proud of BSF!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2020
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also took to Twitter extending his best wishes to the Paramilitary forces.
My salute to all members of the @BSF_India family on #BSFRaisingDay. Their exemplary valour and sacrifice while guarding the borders of the nation is our pride and inspiration. Jai Hind.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) December 1, 2020
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also concurrently applauded and saluted the brave Paramilitary forces through his official Twitter handle.
बीएसएफ ने अपने शौर्य और पराक्रम से अपने आदर्श वाक्य ‘जीवन पर्यन्त कर्तव्य’ को सदैव चरितार्थ किया है।
आज @BSF_India के 56वें स्थापना दिवस पर मैं बल के सभी बहादुर जवानों को उनकी राष्ट्रसेवा और समर्पण के लिए नमन करता हूँ।
भारत को अपनी रणविजयी ‘सीमा सुरक्षा बल’ पर गर्व है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 1, 2020
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