Shah to attend SSB Raising Day in Ranidanga
The Statesman|December 12, 2024
Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Ranidanga near Siliguri on 20 December to attend the Raising Day celebration of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Shah to attend SSB Raising Day in Ranidanga

Inspector General of the SSB Sudhir Kumar confirmed the visit during a media briefing, highlighting that elaborate preparations are underway at the SSB North Bengal Frontier headquarters in Ranidanga, where the event will take place.

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