New Delhi, Oct 26, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Sunday for their efforts to increase the number of Indian breed dogs in their units.
He also expressed his anticipation for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which is celebrated on October 31.
In a historic first, the BSF will showcase an exclusive marching contingent of indigenous Indian breed dogs during the upcoming Ekta Diwas Parade at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.
The event, commemorating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, will also feature a dog training demonstration highlighting tactical skills and operational excellence — a proud symbol of India’s self-reliant K9 force.
Addressing the 127th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said that

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