Soldiers of India's Border Security Force (BSF) exchange sweets with Pakistani Rangers to mark the 68th Republic Day. PHOTO: AFP
India won independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, but it was not until January 26, 1950, that the nation declared itself a sovereign republic state with the adoption of its constitution. This day is celebrated as Republic Day.
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BSF personnel and Pakistan Rangers shook hands as they exchanged sweets.
"On the behalf of DG BSF and BSF, happy Republic Day to all my countrymen and on this occasion, BSF presented the sweets to the Pakistan Rangers," said, BSF Commandant, Sudeep Kumar, in Attari village of northern Punjab state.
It is a tradition for Indian and Pakistani soldiers to exchange sweets on days of national importance for the two countries and on the occasion of major festivals every year. The annual practice is a confidence building measure and an attempt to establish peace between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
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