Amritsar, August 14

Folklore Research Academy on Saturday organised a special seminar under the annual Hind-Pak Dosti festival to mark the Independence Day celebrations.

The academy invited several eminent thinkers, artistes, mediapersons from the region to participate and release a declaration for this year’s Hind-Pak Dosti festival.

“On the 75th Independence Day of India and Pakistan, we congratulate the people of both the countries and wish peace in the region and a better future for the people. On the historic occasion, we pay tribute to all patriots who sacrificed their lives for independence from the British Empire. At the same time, we pay tribute to the one million people who were killed in communal violence during the Partition,” said Ramesh Yadav, president, Folklore Research Academy.

Yadav said, “Attari-Wagah border should be reopened for trade and public transport. Kartarpur Corridor be reopened keeping in view of the sentiments of the people. A peace monument built during the beautification process in the memory of those who died during the Partition,” he said.

Late in the evening, a message of peace and friendship was given by lighting candles at Attari Border by the delegation of Folklore Research Academy. — TNS