Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra pay tribute to victims of Partition
New Delhi, Aug 13
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra paid tribute to the struggle, courage and sacrifices of the victims of Partition at a special event organised on Thursday.
The special programme was organised at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre as part of the events around the 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', an official statement said.
The event sought to remember the pain, displacement and stories of separation associated with the Partition of India in 1947.
Titled "Partition Horrors - Remembrance Day", the special programme brought together music, theatre and video to portray the experiences and memories of the Partition era.
Minister Mishra said that the programme, presented through music, theatre and video, was an effort to bring the human stories of that period to the present generation and highlight the pain and struggles that lay behind the tragedy of Partition.
He said that the "horrors of Partition" were suppressed and attempts were made for years to make people forget them.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has ensured that the pain, sacrifices and lessons of 1947 are never forgotten.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is not only an occasion to pay tribute to the millions who suffered, but also an opportunity to resolve to learn from history and pass those lessons on to future generations, he added.
Minister Mishra said that when a society forgets its history, sacrifices and the lessons learnt from them, its future stands on a weak foundation.
"With the resolve of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', we must reiterate our commitment that the mindset that seeks to weaken India's unity, integrity and social harmony will never be allowed to flourish in the country again," he added.
During the programme, Sonam Kalra and her team presented a special musical rendition titled 'Stories of Separation', artistically portraying stories of separation, struggle and memories associated with the Partition of 1947.
Minister Mishra expressed his gratitude to the Union Ministry of Culture and the artists for organising the programme.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the tribute, I hope this remembrance goes beyond just politics. We need to teach our children about the human cost of division – not just in 1947, but also why unity is so important today. Let's focus on the lessons, not the politics.
Finally, a day to acknowledge what millions went through. My family was displaced from Sindh and lost everything. It's heartening to see the government's effort to preserve this history through music and theatre. Such events help us understand the true meaning of sacrifice.
It's good to see India remembering this dark chapter in history. The Partition affected so many lives, and it's important for all of us, even those overseas, to understand the enormity of what happened. Art and theatre are a powerful way to connect with that past.
The Partition was a tragedy that no one fully recovered from. I wish we also heard more stories from all communities affected – the pain was universal. That said, it's good that we are finally having these conversations openly instead of suppressing them.
A meaningful tribute. We all need to remind ourselves that peace and harmony are fragile and must be protected. Remembering the past is the only way to not repeat its mistakes. The cultural performances must have been deeply moving.
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