National Institutions.

I gave a great regard, for institutions like the armed forces. Before the British Raj, the regular army of various Princely states were fiercely proud. What the British contributed was a narrow disciplinary code, and blended in it the military tradition of the old Indian warrior. The British had regard, and fondness, for the Imperial Indian Army, perhaps, more than their own ethnic European army. Perhaps, the British tradition of the armed forces, relied mainly on tradition contributed from battle. They did not have the diverse traditions of the warriors of India. The Indian warrior had a tradition from various influences, because, in the Indian Army, the Army is a way of life, not a profession. The British respected the old traditions, and made improvements in the efficiency of functioning, where needed. India, and Pakistan, have a glorious military heritage. Increasing and manifold pride in the institutions, is the pathway to a more glorious future. The Armed Forces of India, and Pakistan, are basically of one spirit. It is a telling compliment to the martial spirit that they had regard enough for the other, to fight. However, the Armed Forces of the two nations must assist each other, to benefit the other, because, that is the more natural path to the development of the two institutions. Both may benefit greatly from the others experiences. It is better for brothers to assist each other, instead of harboring wounds, which are cherished, not in the ways that they should. This should be done with the consent of and in consultation with the respective governments.