New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted all the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on their 56th Raising Day.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Best wishes to all Border Security Force 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!,” he added.
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
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) was first ‘Line of Defence’ raised on December 1, 1965. It is paramilitary force tasked with guarding India’s land border with Pakistan and Bangladesh during peacetime and preventing transnational crime.
BSF currently stands as the world’s largest border guarding force.
-RJV