CRPF 87th Raising Day: VP Radhakrishnan, Amit Shah lead national salute
Synopsis
India's largest Central Armed Police Force turned 87 on 27 July, drawing tributes from the Vice President, Home Minister, and two Union Cabinet members — a rare alignment of constitutional and political voices saluting a force that has fought Naxalism, guarded elections, and absorbed some of the heaviest casualties in India's internal security campaigns.
Key Takeaways
The CRPF celebrated its 87th Raising Day on 27 July 2025 .
Radhakrishnan led tributes, praising the force's 'exemplary courage' and 'steadfast devotion to duty' in a post on X.
Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the CRPF's role in stamping out Naxalism and safeguarding India's internal security.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and UP CM Yogi Adityanath also extended wishes, calling the force a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
The CRPF was founded as the Crown Representative's Police on 27 July 1939 and reconstituted under the CRPF Act on 28 December 1949 .
It is India's largest Central Armed Police Force, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs .
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) marked its 87th Raising Day on 27 July 2025, with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan leading a chorus of tributes from senior constitutional and political figures, honouring the force's decades-long role in preserving India's internal security. The occasion drew greetings from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, each underscoring the CRPF's centrality to national safety.
Vice President's Tribute
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan posted his greetings on X, stating: 'Warm greetings to all personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on their Raising Day. With exemplary courage, unwavering dedication and the highest standards of professionalism, the CRPF has made an invaluable contribution to safeguarding the nation's unity, integrity and internal security. The nation salutes its brave personnel for their valour, sacrifice and steadfast devotion to duty.'
Home Minister Amit Shah's Message
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted on X, writing: 'Greetings to the CRPF personnel and their family members on their Raising Day. Since its foundation, the @crpfindia has set countless milestones of pride by winning every battle to ensure India's internal security. Whether it is stamping out Naxalism or shielding India's peace and progress with resolute valor, the force has always lived up to the nation's expectations. A Proud salute to the warriors who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.'
Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath Add Their Voice
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated the force via X, calling the CRPF 'a symbol of indomitable courage, valor, bravery, and sacrifice' and offering 'respectful salutations to the valiant soldiers.'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said: 'Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the brave personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force and their families on the Foundation Day of @crpfindia, who remain ever vigilant for the nation's internal security with indomitable courage, discipline, and dedication. We all take pride in our valiant soldiers who remain steadfast in the service of the nation even in adverse circumstances. Jai Hind.'
About the CRPF: History and Role
The CRPF was originally established as the Crown Representative's Police on 27 July 1939, and was formally reconstituted under the CRPF Act on 28 December 1949, following India's Independence. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is the country's largest Central Armed Police Force.
The force plays a pivotal role in counter-insurgency operations, combating Left-Wing Extremism, election security, and emergency response across the country. Notably, the CRPF has been at the forefront of anti-Naxal operations in some of India's most conflict-affected districts, making its Raising Day a moment of particular resonance for both the political establishment and the families of personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice.
Point of View
But the specificity of Amit Shah's reference to Naxalism is worth noting — it signals that the Centre continues to frame Left-Wing Extremism as an active, unfinished campaign rather than a concluded one. The CRPF has borne disproportionate casualties in anti-Naxal operations over the past decade, and the political salutes, however sincere, sit alongside an ongoing debate about force modernisation, welfare for martyrs' families, and the pace of Naxal containment. The 87th Raising Day is as much a moment to honour sacrifice as it is to ask whether the institutional support matches the rhetoric.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is CRPF Raising Day celebrated?
CRPF Raising Day is celebrated every year on 27 July, marking the founding of the force as the Crown Representative's Police on 27 July 1939. In 2025, the force completed 87 years of service.
What did Vice President Radhakrishnan say on CRPF Raising Day 2025?
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan posted on X that the CRPF has made 'an invaluable contribution to safeguarding the nation's unity, integrity and internal security,' and said 'the nation salutes its brave personnel for their valour, sacrifice and steadfast devotion to duty.'
What is the role of the CRPF in India?
The CRPF is India's largest Central Armed Police Force, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is responsible for maintaining internal security, conducting counter-insurgency and anti-Naxal operations, assisting states in law and order, securing elections, and responding to national emergencies.
When was the CRPF founded and under what act does it operate?
The CRPF was originally founded as the Crown Representative's Police on 27 July 1939. After Independence, it was reconstituted under the CRPF Act on 28 December 1949 and renamed the Central Reserve Police Force.
Which leaders extended greetings on CRPF Raising Day 2025?
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath all extended greetings, with several posting tributes directly on X.
