Union minister leads ‘Tiranga Yatra’ up to zero line on Indo-Pak international border

Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh expressed his appreciation for the dedication and service of the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel guarding the nation’s frontier

Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday led a “Tiranga Yatra” up to Zero Line along the Indo-Pak International Border in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, reaffirming the spirit of patriotism, nationalism and national unity.

He said that the BSF plays a critical role in ensuring the country’s security both during war and in times of peace. (HT Photo)

The rally culminated at the zero point on the Indo-Pak international border in Bobiya village. Singh expressed his appreciation for the dedication and service of the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel guarding the nation’s frontier. He said that the BSF plays a critical role in ensuring the country’s security both during war and in times of peace.

Paying tribute to the BSF jawans deployed along the border, Singh said that this area has historically faced the challenge of cross-border firing, but people are able to live peacefully and sleep without fear because they know that the soldiers remain awake through the night, guarding the nation’s borders. He said the service and sacrifice of the security personnel are a great contribution to the nation.

He was briefed about BSF’s “Smart Border” reinforcement starting from this sector. Singh said that the Tiranga Yatra at Bobiya is in keeping with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of bringing the spirit of patriotism to every household and making citizens active participants in the nation-building process.

The minister highlighted the unprecedented development witnessed in Kathua and the wider Jammu region over the past decade. He said that after 2014, the region entered a new era of development, with major improvements in connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, education, industry and other essential sectors.