BSF, Pakistan Army Exchange Sweets At Attari-Wagah Border On 73rd Republic Day
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The celebrations this year are special as Republic Day falls in the 75th year of Independence, being celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' across the country.
In a goodwill gesture, Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Army exchanged sweets and greetings at the Attari-Wagah border on 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. #WATCH Border Security Force & Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets and greetings at JCP Attari on India's 73rd Republic Day pic.twitter.com/nTD23Wf937
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly built National War Memorial (NWM) today morning in New Delhi, prior to participating in the 73rd Republic Day celebrations.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt, Defense Secretary, Ajay Kumar, and the Chiefs of the Indian Armed Forces, i.e, Army, Air Force, and Navy, were also present on this occasion.
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