Independence Day at Wagah-Attari border: Pak, India exchange sweets

Amritsar: On the occasion of India's 71st Independence Day, sweets were exchanged at Wagah-Attari border on Tuesday, between BSF first line of defense and Pak Rangers.

2017 also marks the 75th anniversary of the 'Quit India Movement', 100th anniversary of the 'Champaran Satyagraha', and the 125th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav, as mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation from Red Fort on 15th of August.

Additionally, persuading the development of an India in the backdrop of today’s youth, Prime Minister Modi urged the formation of a 'New India'.

"January 1, 2018, will not be an ordinary day; those born in this century will start turning 18, the 'Bhagya Vidhatas' of our country. Everybody is equal in our nation; no one is big or small. Together we can bring a positive change in the nation," he said

On that note, an exercise of the same kind was executed on Monday to mark Pakistan's Independence Day.