India Suspends Traditional Diwali Sweet Exchange with Pakistan Rangers Amid Ongoing Border Tensions

Oct 21, 2025 04:37 pm CST

India has halted the longstanding tradition of exchanging sweets with Pakistan Rangers during Diwali celebrations, continuing a policy initiated on Independence Day following terrorist attacks in Kashmir. This diplomatic gesture suspension across the Rajasthan border reflects Prime Minister Modi's government taking a firmer stance against cross-border terrorism, signaling that peaceful exchanges cannot coexist with security threats.