<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said the Central Reserve Police Force, CRPF, has played a key role in securing the unity and integrity of the nation. <br />''<br />''He was addressing the passing out parade of 50th Batch of Directly Appointed Gazetted Officers of CRPF at Kadarpur Academy in Gurugram today. <br />''<br />''Mr Naidu said, the security personnel of the CRPF protected Parliament and its Members during the 2001 terror attack. <br />''<br />''He said, CRPF, the world's largest paramilitary force, has a glorious past, a commendable present and a future full of hope and service. <br />''<br />''The Vice President said, opportunities are being given to the youth of Naxal-hit areas in the Force which will help the local community in the anti-Naxal campaign.             </span>