HM hails CRPF's strikes on naxalism at 87th Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday participated in the 87th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Guwahati, Assam. On this occasion, the Union Home Minister reviewed the ceremonial parade and took the salute. He also conferred medals of bravery to CRPF personnel, honouring their exceptional courage. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present on the occasion. Addressing the CRPF personnel, Shah said that the CRPF has rendered unparalleled service to the nation. He said the CRPF jawans and the Cobra Battalions are doing unprecedented work in making the country Naxal-free.  CRPF has been strengthening the country's internal security with its outstanding performance, valor, patience, bravery and sacrifices, he said and added that the internal security of the country cannot even be imagined without CRPF. He said that since its inception till date, over 86 years, the CRPF has stood as a strong pillar of the nation's internal security due to its dedication to duty and has been delivering results as well. Shah said that 2,270 jawans of CRPF have made the supreme sacrifice to keep the country safe, and the entire nation thanks and pays tributes to them. Shah said that 11-12 years ago, the country had three major hotspots—Jammu and Kashmir, Left-Wing Extremism-affected areas, and the Northeast—which had become sores for the nation's internal security. He said that today, success has been achieved in establishing peace in all three places.

CRPF played a crucial role in turning the three internal security hotspots into the growth engines of the nation. pic.twitter.com/s9ZCTO1Eb4

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 21, 2026

He said that the journey of the CRPF began in 1939 with just 2 battalions, and today, with 248 battalions and a strength of 3.25 lakh personnel, the CRPF has become the world's largest CAPF. Shah further said that after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, not a single bullet had to be fired, and the CRPF played a very significant role in ensuring this.

(Freelance Journalist)