Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on its Raising Day, lauding their courage, precision, and unwavering commitment to duty.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings to the personnel of the National Security Guard on their Raising Day. They embody courage, precision and an unwavering commitment to duty. Their steadfast vigil against terrorism and their readiness to protect our people and vital national assets inspire immense confidence and pride.
@nsgblackcats”.
Greetings to the personnel of the National Security Guard on their Raising Day.
They embody courage, precision and an unwavering commitment to duty. Their steadfast vigil against terrorism and their readiness to protect our people and vital national assets inspire immense… pic.twitter.com/sSlwnKF7nx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 16, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised the NSG’s Black Cat commandos for their valour and service to the country.
“Raising Day greetings to the warriors of the National Security Guard. The @nsgblackcats has blown up every terror threat to India with the fury of the storms and guarded the nation with steely courage, flawless professionalism and valiant sacrifices. Salute to the martyrs of the force,” Home Minister Shah said.
Raising Day greetings to the warriors of the National Security Guard.
The @nsgblackcats has blown up every terror threat to India with the fury of the storms and guarded the nation with steely courage, flawless professionalism and valiant sacrifices. Salute to the martyrs of the… pic.twitter.com/JGrAVMJRY8
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 16, 2026
The Indian Army also greeted the personnel of the elite force.
In a post on X, the Army said, “#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy extend warm greetings and best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans and Families of the National Security Guard, #NSG on the occasion of 42nd Raising Day.”
‘सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा’#GeneralDhirajSeth, #COAS, and All Ranks of the #IndianArmy extend warm greetings and best wishes to All Ranks, #Veterans and Families of the National Security Guard, #NSG on the occasion of 42nd Raising Day.@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD… pic.twitter.com/lCK4rZIqYx
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 16, 2026
NSG Director General (DG), Brighu Srinivasan, also extended warm greetings and best wishes to all ranks and their families on its 42nd Raising Day.
Srinivasan said, “Built on a legacy of courage, sacrifice and operational excellence, the Black Cats embody the Nation’s unwavering resolve against terrorism.”
“On this proud occasion, NSG reaffirms the Force’s commitment, as India’s National Nodal Counter-Terror Force, to maintaining the highest standards of preparedness, professionalism and operational excellence in the service of the Nation,” the NSG DG added.
In an earlier statement on X, the NSG said, “On its 42nd Raising Day, #NSG hosted the Inaugural Dr. S. Subramanian Lecture at BPR&D Auditorium in New Delhi. The annual Series honours Padma Shri S. Subramanian, IPS (Retd.), Founder Director of the SPG and former DG of NSG and CRPF.”
“The Director General NSG accorded a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs,” it added.
“The CDS delivered the inaugural lecture on the evolving security landscape and the need for jointness and coordination. Senior officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, CAPFs and Police, along with NSG officers and personnel, attended the lecture,” it said.
NSG hosts the Inaugural Dr. S. Subramanian Lecture.
On its 42nd Raising Day, #NSG hosted the Inaugural Dr. S. Subramanian Lecture at BPR&D Auditorium, New Delhi. The annual Series honours Padma Shri Dr. S. Subramanian, IPS (Retd.), Founder Director of the SPG and former DG of… pic.twitter.com/IZFYYcjbjS
— National Security Guard (@nsgblackcats) October 14, 2026
The National Security Guard is a force equipped and trained to deal with specific situations and is therefore used in exceptional circumstances to thwart serious acts of terrorism.
– With input from PIB and agencies.
