NEW DELHI, October 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, praising his administrative capabilities and contributions to strengthening India’s internal security framework.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi highlighted the government’s efforts to tackle Left-Wing Extremism and combat drug abuse, describing these initiatives as significant steps towards achieving national security and broader social objectives.
The Prime Minister stated that Shah’s administrative understanding had helped make India’s internal security systems more effective. He also appreciated the government’s efforts to eliminate Maoist violence and advance the vision of a drug-free society.
Modi further wished Shah a long and healthy life, expressing hope that he would continue serving the people of the country.
As Union Home Minister, Shah has played a key role in shaping the Centre’s internal security strategy, including counter-insurgency operations, efforts to curb Left-Wing Extremism and measures to combat drug trafficking.
The government has identified the elimination of Maoist violence and the creation of a drug-free India as major policy priorities. These efforts involve security operations, intelligence coordination and cooperation between central and state agencies.
The Centre has also intensified measures to disrupt drug-trafficking networks and strengthen enforcement against narcotics-related offences.
