MP CM urges people to remember Partition tragedy, uphold unity
Bhopal, Aug 14
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday urged the people to remember the painful legacy of Partition and celebrate the upcoming Independence Day with a renewed commitment to national unity, brotherhood and patriotism.
Addressing a programme at Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal to mark the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Chief Minister Yadav said the suffering caused by Partition should remind people of the importance of protecting the country's unity and integrity.
"Partition Horrors Remembrance Day reminds us of the painful tragedy of 1947. We should pray that the country never again witnesses an event in which India is forced to part with a portion of itself," he added.
Chief Minister Yadav also highlighted the growing participation in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign being observed from August 9 to 17 ahead of the 80th Independence Day.
"At the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign has become a nationwide celebration of patriotism and public participation. The Tricolour is flying proudly in every district and town," he said.
He added that Tiranga Yatras were being organised across Madhya Pradesh, with people participating enthusiastically and displaying the national flag as a symbol of national pride.
Chief Minister Yadav said India had made rapid progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was moving towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the world has witnessed the stature and influence of a capable India over the past twelve-and-a-half years. India is advancing with the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas'," he added.
Referring to the 1947 Partition, Chief Minister Yadav said that millions of people, including women, children and the elderly, had suffered and countless families had been forced to leave their homes.
He called upon people to draw lessons from the tragedy and work towards strengthening unity, brotherhood and national integrity.
Earlier, Mohan Yadav paid floral tributes to Bharat Mata at the Shaurya Smarak and inaugurated the 'Pravasi Senani Veethi', a gallery dedicated to the freedom struggle, sacrifices and contribution of the Indian diaspora.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Very touching speech ji. My grandmother was just 7 when she crossed the border with her family. She never spoke about it much, but when she did, you could see the pain in her eyes. Remembering the tragedy is important, but more important is ensuring we never let such hatred divide us again. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is a beautiful way to bring everyone together. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Full support to CM Mohan Yadav ji. Partition was a blunder of history and unfortunately some politicians still talk about dividing India even today. We need strong leadership like PM Modi ji to keep the nation united. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas is the only way forward. Also the Pravasi Senani Veethi sounds interesting - good to honor our diaspora's sacrifices.
As someone originally from the UK but now living in India, I've learned so much about Partition since moving here. It's heartbreaking to think that families were torn apart just because of religion. Maybe this is something the world needs to remember - it wasn't just an Indian problem, it was a human tragedy. The call for unity is universal.
Respected CM ji, such programs are fine, but what about teaching our youth the actual history? The sacrifices of lakhs of families should be part of our school curriculum, not just a one-day remembrance. Also, calling it 'Partition Horrors' is good, but we must acknowledge that many innocent people from all communities suffered. Unity should not be just a slogan - it must be practiced in our daily lives.
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