Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of Partition on ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ on Wednesday, highlighting the importance of honouring their courage, which symbolises the resilience of the human spirit.
In a message shared on the social media platform X, PM Modi stated, ” 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”.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage, saying, ” 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 Narendra Modi”.
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister reflected on the day’s significance, recalling that in 1947, the nation was divided based on religion. He wrote on X, “On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, I pay tribute to the countless families who endured the pain of Partition and faced unimaginable hardships. This day in 1947 saw our country divided along religious lines, leading to the displacement of countless brothers and sisters and the loss of thousands of lives.”
Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Dr Jitendra Singh also took to X to honor those who suffered during Partition and to pay their respects.
Sarbananda Sonowal remarked, “Solemn tributes to the victims of Partition and salutations to all those who survived, on Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas. The tragic period of Partition is a saga of sacrifices, grit, and resilience. Let us pledge to end divisiveness and hatred in society.”
Dr Jitendra Singh added, “On this Partition Remembrance Day, let us pay our respects on August 14th to the struggles and sacrifices of countless individuals who lost their lives due to the Partition in 1947”.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on August 14 to honour the memory of those who endured the traumatic and violent events surrounding the Partition of India in 1947. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the immense suffering, displacement, and loss of life experienced by millions as the country was divided along religious lines, leading to one of the largest migrations in human history.
The day also emphasises the resilience and courage of those who rebuilt their lives in the aftermath, while underscoring the importance of fostering unity, peace, and brotherhood in the nation.
