Updated 1 December 2019 at 10:50 IST
PM Narendra Modi hails BSF's 'diligence' on 55th Raising Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took Twitter and conveyed his greetings to the BSF soldiers and their families on the occasion of Raising Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to Twitter and conveyed his greetings to the Border Security Force personnel and their families on the occasion of 55th Raising Day. In his tweet, PM Modi went on to explain how the BSF soldiers have been diligently guarding and protecting our borders. He also stated how the BSF has worked consistently to serve and protect the citizens at the time of natural disasters and crisis situations.
BSF celebrates 55th Raising Day
The Border Security Force celebrated its 55th Raising Day on Sunday in New Delhi. The BSF also carried out a parade to mark the occasion. The parade was attended by MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
The BSF took to their official Twitter handle and wrote: " For the last 54 years, the Border Security Force has sacrificed its all for the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the country. Today, on the 55th Foundation Day, the Border Watchdog re-presents its commitment to national defence and nation-building."
About BSF
The Border Security Force was established on December 1, 1965, is a paramilitary force charged with guarding India's land border during peacetime and preventing transnational crime. It is under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It also currently stands as the world's largest border guarding force.
Published By : Misha Bhatt
Published On: 1 December 2019 at 10:03 IST