There's probably not a single person in the country right now who doesn't know the simmering tensions between India and Pakistan, which are at an all-time high right now. The recent turbulence started with the deadly Pulwama terror attack on 14th February and then escalated after India's air strike on a JeM terror camp in Pakistan on 26th February.

Amid all this turbulence and rash cries for a possible confrontation, a lot of people from both countries have come together to call for peace and got the hashtag #SayNoToWar trending on Twitter. This hashtag started yesterday, but right now, it's much more important after Pakistan announced that it is releasing captured IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman tomorrow as a 'gesture of peace'.

#SayNoToWar is not cowardice. The father of the nation was opposed to any war and he certainly was no coward. In fact he was one of the bravest that humanity has ever seen. Social media jingoism and mindless warmongering should not be mistaken for bravery!! — Prashant Kishor (@PrashantKishor) February 28, 2019

It's great!

Imran Khan just announced that Pakistan is freeing Wing Commander Abhinandan tomorrow as a peace gesture. Now it's Modi's turn. #SayNoToWar 🙏 — Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) February 28, 2019

People need to think about the realities of war.

Being an army kid I can say confidently that the only war India & Pakistan should fight is against terrorism, poverty and illiteracy . Full stop. #SayNoToWar #SayNoToTerrorism #Jaihind🇮🇳 #SaluteOurForces 🙏 — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 28, 2019

Fight for peace.

#SayNoToWar .Let's pray for peace.We don't want war & stay away from paid media. Indian media Anchors while sitting on studios are talking about war bcoz they knw they are not gonna fight it Its army & innocents of both sides who will loose their lives & other channels make money pic.twitter.com/UPKrdPA1Mc — Aafaq Ganaie (@aafaq_ganaie) February 28, 2019

Welcome back!

We need to focus on more important things.

2 nuclear powers ready to blast each other,#SayNoToWar pic.twitter.com/QbSQ1m0kB2 — Wajih Ul Hassan (@wajihulhassan57) February 28, 2019

Yep.

War will do nothing.

Those who fight war don't want war, those who want war don't fight.

Those cheering for war are often the one's sitting farthest from the battle ground if you support this war send your own children's please 🙏#SayNoToWar ❤ — Tehرeeemee.🇵🇰🇹🇷( Pak Army ❤) (@Cheerrryy_) February 28, 2019

So stupid.

We need peace.

It never is.

this is what a war will look like in the end. truly heartbreaking. war is not an option #SayNoToWar pic.twitter.com/aeBoU2Oi7K — avni (@avni21333489) February 28, 2019

Yes.

True.

This is horrible.

Sanghi shit heads doesn't even care about fellow human being, not even their Bros. They just want war. These jingoists are sickening. This guy is followed by our PM! #Abhinandan #SayNoToWar #NoToWar pic.twitter.com/8S49XsUFzA — Pishu Mon | فرمان (@PishuMon) February 28, 2019

Peace, please.

Mothers of soldiers of both #india and #pakistan. Any difference in their grieving? If you feel the pain then propagate #peace not #war #SayNoToWar pic.twitter.com/89MWgDv6sz — Asif Ali Shah (@oshikhandassi) February 28, 2019

Exactly.

Say no to war!

My mom still remembers having to undergo war drills in Punjab as an elementary school student in the 1970s, practicing hiding in bunkers in case bombs were dropped. Wars are between India and Pakistan, but its Punjabis and Kashmiris that suffer the most. #SayNoToWar — Roop (@renegaderoop) February 28, 2019

A good quote.

Terrorism is the war of the poor, and war is the terrorism of the rich.

~Peter Ustinov #SayNoToWar — Dr. Ram Puniyani رام پنیانی (@Rampuniyani1945) February 27, 2019

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