TNI Bureau: Union Home Minister Amit Shah used his visit to Cuttack to send a strong message on national security, governance and the Centre’s priorities in eastern India. Shah attended the 57th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force at the Kharavela Regional Training Centre in Mundali, turning the ceremonial event into a platform to underline the growing role of the force in safeguarding the country’s economic backbone.
In his address, Shah praised the CISF for transforming itself into a highly professional and technology-driven security force responsible for protecting airports, ports, industrial plants and other strategic assets. He emphasised that as India’s economy expands and infrastructure grows, the responsibility of the CISF will only increase. The government’s long-term plan, he indicated, is to gradually extend CISF protection to all major ports, signalling a broader security architecture for the country’s trade gateways.
The Home Minister also struck a confident note on internal security. He asserted that India is moving steadily toward eliminating Left-wing extremism and that the nation is determined to wipe out the Maoist menace in the coming years. Such statements reflect the Centre’s attempt to project decisive control over internal security challenges.
Shah’s speech also carried symbolic undertones. By recalling the sacrifices of Odisha’s freedom fighters and martyrs, he linked the legacy of the past with the duty of modern security forces. The message was clear: national security and national pride go hand in hand.
Beyond the ceremonial parade and official announcements, Shah’s visit also had clear political resonance. High-profile engagements in Odisha signal the ruling party’s continued focus on strengthening its presence in the state. At one level, the visit celebrated the courage and commitment of CISF personnel; at another, it reinforced the Centre’s narrative of strong governance and uncompromising security.
In that sense, the Mundali event was not just a commemorative ceremony—it was a statement of policy, politics and national resolve.
