As long as the BSF stands guard, the enemy cannot even cast an eye on a single inch of India’s land

Amit Shah today addressed the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Bhuj, Gujarat. On this occasion, Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, BSF Director General, Shri Daljit Singh Chawdhary, and several other dignitaries were present.

In his address, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that over the past six years, the BSF has compelled not only the people of India but the entire world to accept that as long as the BSF stands guard, the enemy cannot even cast an eye on a single inch of India’s land. He stated that the brave soldiers of the BSF have discharged the responsibility of being the ‘first responders’ with extraordinary valour, skill, and complete disregard for their own lives—many even making the supreme sacrifice. As the country’s Home Minister, this fills him with immense pride and honour. Shri Shah told the BSF personnel that not just the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, but the entire nation salutes their bravery, has unwavering faith in their competence, and sleeps peacefully because of their unbreakable resolve to protect the country—this, he said, is a matter of great pride for any force.

Shri Amit Shah said that this valiant land of Kutch is a symbol of indomitable courage. He said that for centuries, despite adverse weather and circumstances, the people of Kutch have nurtured this region with grit and resilience and taken it to the heights of development. He remarked that from the 1970s until today, the strongest resistance to every aggression has been put up by the people of Kutch — the entire country bears witness to this. Shri Shah said that in numerous wars, the people of Kutch marched shoulder-to-shoulder with the Army and BSF and played an extraordinary role. He highlighted that the brave women of this region played a vital part in keeping the nation safe by repairing airstrips during wartime and making them operational again within hours. Union Home Minister said that the land of Kutch has endured the most devastating earthquake of the century. Union Home Minister said that the land of Kutch has endured the most devastating earthquake of the century. He proudly declared today that because of the tireless efforts of the people of Kutch, the region has not only recovered from the earthquake but has become 100 times more beautiful and developed than before — a shining example of the indomitable spirit and resilience of Kutch’s people.