PM Modi remembers partition victims; calls for harmony, brotherhood on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
New Delhi, August 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, remembering their courage and resilience on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
He said the day was an occasion to recall the courage of those impacted by Partition, which tore apart several lives, uprooted families and caused immense suffering.
"Today we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives...families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured. At the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from nothing, turned adversity into achievement and contributed immensely to our nation's progress," PM Modi wrote on X.
He said that despite the hardships, people rebuilt their lives from nothing, turned adversity into achievement and contributed immensely to the nation's progress.
"Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat," the post read.
On August 14, India observes 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' to pay tribute to those who lost their lives and were displaced during the country's partition in 1947.
India attained its freedom from British rule on 15th August, 1947. Independence Day, which is celebrated on 15th August every year, is a joyous and proud occasion for any nation; however, with the sweetness of freedom came also the trauma of partition. The birth of the newly independent Indian nation was accompanied by violent pangs of partition that left permanent scars on millions of Indians.
The partition caused one of the largest migrations in human history, affecting about 20 million people. Millions of families had to abandon their ancestral villages, towns, and cities and were forced to find a new life as refugees.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone from the US, I find it fascinating how India remembers its history. The Partition was such a massive event that changed the lives of millions. It's respectful to dedicate a day to acknowledge that pain while also focusing on moving forward together.
Honestly, this is a mixed feeling for me. The Congress party feels Partition was forced on India by the British and they weren't ready for it. But what matters now is that we remember the sacrifices and ensure such violence never happens again. We must focus on unity and brotherhood. 🇮🇳
A very thoughtful message from PM Modi. The Partition was a human tragedy that we should never forget. I'm a bit skeptical about the timing though - why not do more to address the lingering issues of refugees even today? The Kashmiri Pandits are still displaced. Maybe some action would speak louder than words.
This is exactly what India needs to hear today. My great-grandparents moved from Sindh during Partition and we owe everything to their resilience. We must preserve the harmony and brotherhood that they fought for. Jai Hind! 🙌
I studied the Indian Partition in university and it's one of the most heartbreaking events of the 20th century. It's truly commendable that modern India chooses to remember it with a call for unity rather than division. This is the way to build a stronger nation.
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