Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Modi, the country will be free from Naxalism by the year 2026: Union Minister Shri Shah

Bhopal: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is moving towards becoming a developed nation. Under his guidance, the country will be free from Naxalism by the year 2026. CRPF will play an important role in fulfilling this pledge. CRPF conducted peaceful elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, wherever there is a need, CRPF jawans are always ready on the path of duty. Whenever the golden history of the country will be written, the names of CRPF martyrs will be written in golden letters in it.

Union Home Minister Mr. Shah was addressing the program organized on the 86th Foundation Day of CRPF at CRPF Group Center in Neemuch on Thursday. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Minister in-charge of the district Ms. Nirmala Bhuria, CRPF Director General Mr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Lok Sabha MP of the area Mr. Sudhir Gupta, Rajya Sabha MP Mr. Banshilal Gurjar, all three MLAs of the district and other public representatives were present in the program. Union Minister Mr. Shah praised the indomitable courage and dedication of CRPF personnel in the internal security of the country. Referring to the role played by CRPF in anti-terrorism and counter-insurgency activities, peace building works, he said that “where there is CRPF, there is nothing to worry about”.

Union Minister Shri Shah said that today 3 lakh CRPF jawans are working to establish law and order and peace in the country. Many times during difficult times like the terrorist attack on the country’s Parliament and the attack on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, CRPF jawans displayed bravery and sacrificed everything for the security of the nation.

Paying tribute to the martyred soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force, Union Minister Shri Shah said that no one can forget the contribution of CRPF in the security of the country from border areas to interior areas. He said that our government is providing the benefits of Ayushman Card and housing schemes to CAPF personnel. Now women are also being recruited in CRPF. Housing facilities are also being developed for them. To keep CRPF modern, excellent facilities are being provided by the Central Government. CRPF has received 2708 gallantry medals, which are a symbol of amazing bravery.

On the foundation day, Union Home Minister Mr. Shah inspected the parade and took the salute. 8 contingents of CRPF marched past in the parade. Mr. Shah said that today’s parade will infuse new energy in the soldiers. On this occasion, the Union Minister felicitated the soldiers selected for gallantry medals and also rewarded the security force personnel for their distinguished services. An impressive and attractive performance was given by special units like Cobra, RAF Valley QAT and Dog Squad in the ceremony. Union Home Minister Mr. Shah paid tribute to the brave soldiers by laying a wreath at the Shahid Smarak located in the CRPF campus.

visited the exhibition

After the parade of CRPF Foundation Day celebrations, Union Home Minister Shri Shah along with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the photo exhibition ‘Creative Dimensions of CRPF Dedicated to National Service’ in the premises of CRPF Camp Neemuch. The exhibition showcased the achievements and various activities of the force since the establishment of CRPF till date through pictures.

It is noteworthy that the 86th CRPF Day Parade was held this year on 17 April amid elaborate celebrations. CRPF Day is generally celebrated on 19 March every year, because on this day in 1950, India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel presented the flag to the CRPF. This year’s event in Neemuch has special significance because it was here that the ‘Crown Representative Police’ was established on 27 July 1939 during the British rule. After independence, on 28 December 1949, Sardar Patel named it “Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)”. Today, CRPF is a strong pillar of the country’s internal security and is living up to its basic mantra of “service and loyalty” by standing in the front line on every challenging front.