Overview

• On August 14, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited the BSF’s Kodewala outpost at Khajuwala, observed the India–Pakistan border through binoculars, inspected anti-drone systems and other defense equipment, and interacted with officers.
• He praised personnel as guardians of the nation’s frontiers and hailed Operation Sindoor for revalidating the armed forces’ might and precision.
• Sharma compared Indian soldiers to the Australian army in capability and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to providing facilities for BSF personnel and their families.
• He highlighted the equal dedication of women personnel, distributed fruit to troops and received a Raksha Sutra from women guards in a ceremonial exchange.
• The visit underscored Rajasthan’s environmental drive, noting that more than 9.12 crore saplings have been planted toward the state’s 10-crore target.