BSF Raising Day observed on 1 December 2025 in the force's Diamond Jubilee year
The Border Security Force (BSF), established on 1 December 1965, marked its Raising Day on 1 December 2025, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted its personnel.
Summary
The Border Security Force (BSF) marked its Raising Day on 1 December 2025, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted BSF personnel, saying the force symbolises India's resolve and professionalism. The BSF was established on 1 December 1965 and is in its Diamond Jubilee year. The BSF's Diamond Jubilee celebrations were held earlier at Bhuj, Gujarat on 21 November 2025, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a commemorative postage stamp; BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary was present.
Key facts
- Raising Day
- 1 December
- Established
- 1 December 1965
- Diamond Jubilee event
- Bhuj, Gujarat, 21 November 2025
- Stamp
- Commemorative postage stamp released at Bhuj
- Director General
- Daljit Singh Chawdhary
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which year was the Border Security Force (BSF) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1965
PIB 2192508: the BSF was established on 1 December 1965.
Where were the BSF's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, at which a commemorative postage stamp was released, held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhuj, Gujarat
PIB 2192508: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BSF Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bhuj, Gujarat on 21 November 2025 and a commemorative stamp was released.