Context:

• The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh presented the Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Services to the BSF personnel at an Investiture Ceremony.
• Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh said that the country is proud of the sacrifices made by the Security Forces while defending the country.
• Appreciating the supreme sacrifice made by the BSF jawans in the line of duty, he said there is no sacrifice bigger than laying down one’s life for the nation.
• Unity, sovereignty and integrity of the nation is most important for us and there would be no compromise on it. 

Value Edition for Mains:

• National self-esteem is very important for anybody along with personal self-esteem.
• The national self-esteem cannot be compromised when any foreign power tries to disturb peace at our borders.
• BSF not as the “First line of defence’ but as our “First wall of Defence”.
• Underling the role of BSF in defending our borders, he said that to defend our borders is our responsibility but responsibilities have no borders. He also lauded the BSF for its role in curbing smuggling and fake currency notes across the borders.

Source:PIB