Amit Shah Predicts Naxalism-Free India in Three Years, Commends SSB’s Role

Sonītpur, Assam (India), January 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence on Saturday that, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India will be entirely free from the issue of Naxalism within the next three years. Shah made this statement during his address at the 60th Raising Day of Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB) in Assam’s Tezpur.

Commending the bravery of the SSB in countering Naxalism, Shah acknowledged the pivotal role played by the force alongside the CRPF and the BSF in curbing the Naxal movement. He specifically highlighted their operations in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. “In the next three years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country will completely get rid of the problem of Naxalism,” Shah stated.

Discussing the SSB’s contribution to counter-terrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah praised their sacrifice while working alongside the CRPF, BSF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Indian Army. The Union Home Minister also announced the release of a postal stamp by the government to commemorate the 60th Raising Day of SSB, emphasizing its significance in preserving the force’s dedication to duty for posterity.

Shah underscored the central government’s commitment to the welfare of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). He credited Prime Minister Modi for implementing various measures over the past nine years to enhance the well-being of CAPFs, including SSB. Reflecting on the history of the SSB, Shah highlighted its establishment in 1963 after the India-China war.

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He noted that, since 2001, the SSB has diligently protected the India-Nepal border and, since 2004, the India-Bhutan border, following the implementation of the One Border One Force policy by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Amit Shah, along with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, attended the 60th Raising Day of Sashatra Seema Bal at the SSB Complex in Tezpur. He even presented awards for exceptional service to six SSB personnel. Trophies were also conferred upon three battalions, while a commemorative postage stamp was released on the occasion.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the event alongside Shah. Scheduled to participate in further engagements, Shah is set to attend the 13th Triennial Conference of the All Bathou Mahasabha in Dhekiajuli. Additionally, he will launch the book titled “Assam’s Braveheart – Lachit Barphukan” and inaugurate the refurbished Brahmaputra riverfront in Guwahati, as per officials.

BY Yashasvi Raghav