The BSF was raised in 1965 with the specific purpose of manning Indian borders as the ‘First Line of Defence’ against infiltration, smuggling and military assault.
Border Security Force (BSF) celebrates 55th Raising Day on December 1 (File Photo: IANS)
As Border Security Force celebrates its 55th Raising day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to the personnel on twitter, “Greetings to all BSF personnel and their families on BSF’s Raising Day. This force has been diligently protecting our borders.”
Greetings to all BSF personnel and their families on BSF’s Raising Day. This force has been diligently protecting our borders. During natural disasters and crisis situations, BSF personnel have always worked hard to serve our citizens.
Best wishes to the BSF family!
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2019
“During natural disasters and crisis situations, BSF personnel have always worked hard to serve the citizens,” he further added.
The BSF was raised in 1965 with the specific purpose of manning Indian borders as the ”First Line of Defence” against infiltration, smuggling and military assault.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the forces as he tweeted, “From sand to snow, their dedication to serve the motherland in extreme weather conditions is truly inspirational. I salute the courage & sacrifice of our BSF personnel.”
On BSF Raising Day, my greetings to the guardians of India’s frontiers and country’s first line of defence.
From sand to snow, their dedication to serve the motherland in extreme weather conditions is truly inspirational.
I salute the courage & sacrifice of our BSF personnel.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 1, 2019
Actor Aamir Khan also congratulated the BSF on twitter, “I wish all ranks of
@BSF_India and their families ‘Happy 55th BSF Raising Day.'”
BSF is entering it’s 55th year of dedicated service to our nation. I wish all ranks of @BSF_India and their families ‘Happy 55th BSF Raising Day’.
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) December 1, 2019
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his pride for the forces as he tweeted, “We are proud of their courage, valour, fortitude and service to the nation.”
My greetings and best wishes to all @BSF_India personnel and their families on their Raising Day. We are proud of their courage, valour, fortitude and service to the nation.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 1, 2019
Actor Ritiesh Deshmukh also “saluted” the forces and congratulated it for its achievements.
Our first line of defence. I saluted our forces and congratulate @BSF_India as they celebrate their 55th Raising day. #जीवनपर्यंतकर्त्तव्य – Thank you for keep us safe. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/fJeGQmRKaO
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 1, 2019
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