Wagah border is today a tourist spot. The evening sees a lot of people flocking in to witness the flag-lowering ceremony. Citizens from either side of the border, foreign tourists draw closer to catch one of the most disciplined parade ceremonial salutes. Done in conjunction by armed forces by both the neighbours, the formal handshake by the both the parties ensure a vibe of mutual friendship.
The village Wagah was divided by our partition lies beside the G T Road, which connects both nations. This long stretch connecting road echoes historical facts been part of the same society, the clan we descend proving the similarities of our features, language, food we consume. It circumstances that divided us, for good or bad, but the truth, we are the different branches of the same tree.
True friendship is what needs to be the hour of the present times. Situation on ground zero is totally different with frequent aggression and counter aggression. But in the vision of the ceremonial handshake agreed by both the neighbours should be also reflected on the foreign policies and execution to end our undying conflict. We have still a long mile to walk down the road to reach the ultimate destination of brotherhood.