Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi pays tribute to partition victims
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on August 14th in India to commemorate the victims and the trauma associated with the Partition of India in 1947.
This day honors the memory of those who lost their lives and were displaced during the division of British India into two independent nations, India and Pakistan.
The partition led to one of the largest mass migrations in history, accompanied by widespread violence, communal riots, and significant suffering.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of partition on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
On this day in 1947, Pakistan was created as a Muslim nation following the division of India under British colonial rule.
Taking to his X handle, PM Modi wrote, "On # Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we recall the countless people who were impacted and greatly suffered due to the horrors of Partition. It is also a day to pay tributes to their courage, which illustrates the power of human resilience. A lot of those impacted by Partition went on to rebuild their lives and attain immense success. Today, we also reiterate our commitment to always protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in our nation."
On #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, we recall the countless people who were impacted and greatly suffered due to the horrors of Partition. It is also a day to pay tributes to their courage, which illustrates the power of human resilience. A lot of those impacted by Partition went… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 14, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to his X handle and wrote, “On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day my homage to the millions who suffered inhumane pains, lost lives, turned homeless during this most hideous episode of our history.
Only a nation that remembers its history can build its future and emerge as a powerful entity. Observing this day is a foundational exercise in the process of nation building under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji.”
On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day my homage to the millions who suffered inhumane pains, lost lives, turned homeless during this most hideous episode of our history.
Only a nation that remembers its history can build its future and emerge as a powerful entity. Observing this… pic.twitter.com/Re9uEmy0xB — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 14, 2024
The day serves as a reminder of the horrors of partition, aiming to educate future generations about the tragic events and to promote peace, unity, and harmony among communities.
- With inputs from agencies
