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Independence Day India and Pakistan have celebrated their 61^st  independence day on the 15^th and 14^th August.  Both the countries were the part of united Indian under the colonial rule of Britishers. They got independence on the midnight of 14-15 August 1947. United India was divided into two parts on the basis of religion. Muslims migrated to Pakistan and Hindus and Sikhs to India. Thousands of people died during migration because of communal clashes. Since then both the countries have remained always at logger heads with each other. They have fought four wars since then in which Pakistan always attacked and was defeated by India. Kashmir has always soured the relations between both of the countries. India is a world largest democracy and an emerging economy on the other hand Pakistan was ruled mostly by Military, directly and indirectly that has brought the country almost to the verge of a failed state.

Pak Rulers Pakistan’s rulers have always tried to destabilize India by instigating the communal feeling in all parts of India. Whether it was state of Punjab or Jammu and Kashmir they have always helped the militant organizations to carry out destructive activities and have raised voices in favor of militants organizations at the international level. Latest such attempt was seen when on the eve of independence day their ‘disputed’ President raised the issue of Kashmir in his address to his nation. He went to such an extent that India had to show protest at the international level. Pakistani President P. Musharaf raised the Kashmir issue twice. But on the other hand their Prime Minister was talking about to do more to normalize the relations with India and go ahead with the peace process.

Ceasefire Violations In another incident Pak military once again violated the ceasefire agreement  when both of the countries are celebrating their Independence days. According to the Indian security agencies Pakistani troops attacked  two Indian military and BSF positions with mortars and rockets in the Jammu region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It must be borne in mind that both the countries had agreed in 2003  to keep peace on the LoC and solve all the issues by dialog. But since the month of June Pak military has many times violated the cease fire. One the other hand Indian Prime Minister in his address to the nation has warned Pakistan that if it keeps on interfering in  India’s internal matters then it will affect the peace process adversely.