- At BSF Diamond Jubilee in Bhuj, Home Minister vows zero-tolerance: “Not an inch of Indian soil is vulnerable while BSF stands guard”
- Announces complete modernisation drive, e-border shield and major welfare push for 2.76 lakh personnel and families
- Declares India will be “Naxalism-free by March 31, 2026”; highlights major Maoist surrenders and crackdowns
- 18,000 kg drug seizures in 2025 termed ‘historic’; reiterates firm stand on infiltration and SIR-backed voter roll purification
- Pays tribute to BSF martyrs; awards top gallantry honours; unveils commemorative postal stamp.
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, NOV 21
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday delivered a forceful and expansive address at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Bhuj, declaring that India’s borders are “unshakeable, unwavering and completely secure” due to the tireless courage of BSF personnel. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi and BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary joined dignitaries from across the country at the landmark event.
Shah asserted that “as long as the BSF exists, no enemy can cast an eye on even an inch of Indian territory.” He said the force, with 193 battalions and over 2.76 lakh personnel, stands uniquely positioned among Central Armed Police Forces as the sole guardian of land, water and air borders, securing the 2,279 km Pakistan border and the 4,096 km Bangladesh border with steadfast vigilance.
BSF’s Supreme Sacrifice and Global Reputation
Acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice of 2,013 BSF personnel, the Home Minister said the force’s record of service—from UN peacekeeping to counter-terror operations and internal security crises—reflects its unwavering commitment to duty. He credited BSF’s frontline response for helping secure India’s eastern and western borders “beyond question.”
Kutch’s Legacy of Courage
Shah paid glowing tribute to the people of Kutch, calling the region a symbol of resilience. He recounted their support to security forces during the 1970s conflicts and highlighted the historic role of Kutch’s women who revived airstrips during wartime. Despite the devastation of the 2001 earthquake, Kutch, he said, “has emerged 100 times stronger—an example of the human will to rise.”
Five-Year Modernisation Push: E-Border Security & Coastal Policing
The Home Minister announced that 2025 will be dedicated to BSF modernisation and welfare, including housing, healthcare and reduction of duty hours. He outlined a five-year mission to transform BSF into the world’s most modern border force, supported by an upcoming “e-border security” ring covering the entire land border.
He also highlighted the establishment of the National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) in Okha, the country’s first dedicated maritime policing academy, to train elite marine forces and fortify coastal security.
Operation Sindoor & India’s Assertive Response
Recalling a Pakistan-backed attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Shah detailed India’s calibrated yet firm response—Operation Sindoor—during which camps and launch pads of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen were destroyed at nine locations. The sacrifice of Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz Ahmed and Constable Deepak was honoured in the ceremony.
2026 Deadline for Ending Naxalism
Shah declared the government’s firm resolve to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, claiming extensive gains in Maoist-affected regions. BSF’s operations led to 127 surrenders, 73 arrests and 22 neutralisations in recent months, undermining the Maoists’ old vision of a “Red Corridor from Tirupati to Pashupati.”
Record Drug Seizures & Anti-Infiltration Stand
Terming the BSF’s seizure of over 18,000 kg of narcotics in 2025 as “historic,” Shah praised the force’s role in combating narco-terror networks.
He strongly advocated the SIR process (voter roll purification), calling it essential to safeguard India’s democratic integrity. He accused some political parties of opposing it for “political gains” and vowed that “every infiltrator will be expelled from this country.” The recent Bihar referendum, he said, signals the public’s refusal to tolerate infiltration.
Gallantry Honours & Postal Stamp Release
During the ceremony, BSF personnel received one Police Medal (posthumous), eight President’s Medals, and the General Chaudhary, Maharana Pratap and Ashwani Kumar Trophies for exceptional bravery. A commemorative postal stamp marking BSF’s Diamond Jubilee was also released, symbolising “a golden chapter preserved for centuries.”
