A day after India and China completed the process of disengagement at two friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the troops of both the countries exchanged sweets at several border areas on the occasion of Diwali
The traditional practice was observed a day after both countries almost completed the disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh, bringing a fresh thaw in the Sino-Indian ties.
The traditional practice was observed a day after both countries almost completed the disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh, bringing a fresh thaw in the Sino-Indian ties.
“Sweets exchange between members of the troops of India and China took place at several border points along the LAC on the occasion of Diwali,” an Army source said. The exchange took place at five Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points along the LAC, the sources added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the disengagement process in LAC (Line of Actual Control) in eastern Ladakh is nearly complete. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking during the inauguration ceremony of Bob Khathing Museum in Assam’s Tezpur, said, “At some areas along the LAC, discussions have been ongoing between India and China at both diplomatic and military levels to resolve conflicts”.
Following recent talks,he said there has been a broad consensus to restore the ground situation. This consensus has developed on the basis of equal and mutual security. The agreement includes rights related to patrolling and grazing in traditional areas. Based on this consensus, the disengagement process is nearly complete. We will strive to move beyond just disengagement, but for that, we will need to wait a little longer, he added.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Border Security Force (BSF) jawans stationed in Gujarat’s Kutch. The prime minister in BSF’s uniform distributed sweets among soldiers deployed at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area in Kutch.
Earlier in the day, the prime minister extended his Diwali greetings to the people of India in an X post. “Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous life. May everyone prosper with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesha,” he posted on X.
