Overview
- At the National Police Memorial ceremony, Rajnath Singh paid homage to fallen personnel, laid a wreath and reviewed a ceremonial guard.
- He said Left Wing Extremism is on the verge of becoming history and cited the Centre’s stated goal to end the threat by March 2026.
- The minister stressed that police must counter both crime and public perception, highlighting resources provided for force modernization and urging tighter inter-agency coordination.
- Leaders across the country, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, led tributes at state-level observances.
- Commemorative activities at the memorial run from October 22 to 30, featuring family visits, police band displays, motorcycle rallies, remembrance runs, blood donation camps and children’s competitions.