(In Pics) Bengaluru school children present Diwali cards to Army personnel

Their contribution to the nation is unimaginable and they deserve everything special. Precisely why, school students of Bengaluru have hand-crafted Diwali greetings card for their soldier brothers and presented them the same as a mark of appreciation.

Inspired by PM Modi's request to send Diwali messages to soldiers, the students of New Horizon Educational Institutions (NHEI) on Wednesday handed over 40,000 Diwali greeting cards to Indian Army.

The joy reflected on the faces of the officers as they displayed their prized possessions. Here are a few pics:

A gift with love

Bangalore: Students handover Diwali greetings cards to Major General KS Nijjar,(C) General Officer Commanding, Karnataka and Kerala sub area for the Soldiers from various colleges at field marshal Manekshaw Parade ground in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

A humble tribute

Bengaluru : An Army jawan looks at the on display of the Diwali greeting cards, sent to the Indian Army Soldiers, wishing them on Diwali in Bengaluru on Wednesday. PTI

Diwali pride

Bengaluru : Students display Diwali cards greeting the Indian Army soldiers in Bengaluru on Wednesday. PTI

To Sir, with Love

Bengaluru students appreciate the way soldiers protect us. And in a humble effort to say 'Thank You', they craft unique Diwali cards for the soldiers.

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