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New Delhi, April 17
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Day Parade as the Chief Guest at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
Many dignitaries including Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Director General, CRPF were present on the occasion.
In his address, Union Home Minister recalled the supreme sacrifice made by 2,264 CRPF personnel for the security of the country and paid tribute to them on behalf of the grateful nation. He said that India is moving towards becoming leader in the world in every field by 2047 and the sacrifices of martyred CRPF personnel have significantly contributed in achieving this goal. Shri Shah said that the immortal saga of bravery of CRPF martyrs will be inscribed in golden letters in the golden book of 100 years of independence. He said that the CRPF personnel have always made supreme sacrifice to maintain the unity and integrity of the country. That is why the presence of CRPF personnel at the places of unrest builds the confidence that they will certainly emerge victorious.
HM Amit Shah said that after the formation of the government for the second term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, it was decided that the foundation day of all the security forces would be celebrated in different parts of the country. He said that the contribution of the CRPF cannot be seen separately from the country's security. Union Home Minister stated that whether it is fighting terrorists in Kashmir, maintaining peace in the Northeast, or limiting the activities of ruthless Naxals to only four districts, our CRPF personnel have made a significant contribution in all these areas.
Union Home Minister said that CRPF was formed in 1939 under the name of Crown Representative Police. The work of giving this force its current new form and flag was done by the country's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He said that Sardar Patel not only established CRPF and gave it the flag but also did the work of clearly identifying its charter. CRPF has completed a long glorious journey on the path shown by Sardar Patel. He said that today about 3 lakh CRPF jawans are deployed for the peace and security of the country in 248 battalions, 4 zonal headquarters, 21 sector headquarters, 2 operational sector headquarters, 17 ranges and 39 administrative ranges. Shah said that CRPF has the pride of being the largest paramilitary force not only in India but in the world.
Amit Shah said that in the 76-year history of independence, there have been numerous occasions when CRPF protected the country's honour and pride. He said that on 21 October 1959, CRPF soldiers were martyred while fighting the Chinese army in Hot Spring, Ladakh and that is why all the police forces of the country celebrate 21 October every year as Police Smriti Diwas. He said that in 2018, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has proudly immortalised the martyrdom of Hot Spring by building the National Police Memorial in memory of the martyred policemen and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the country.
Union Home Minister said that CRPF personnel have worked to establish peace under the United Nations peacekeeping missions in many places including Sri Lanka, Haiti, Kosovo and Liberia. He said that till date CRPF has received a total of 2708 different medals which is the highest among all CAPFs. He said that whether it is Amarnath Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, security of Ramjanmabhoomi, security of Krishna Janmabhoomi or the occasion of Maha Kumbh, CRPF personnel have contributed their full efforts in maintaining law and order with promptness everywhere.
