Reminds us of pain, sacrifice of millions: Rajnath Singh, EAM Jaishankar on 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'
New Delhi, Aug 14
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and other BJP leaders on Friday said that Partition Horrors Remembrance Day serves as a reminder of the tragedy of India's Partition, which filled the lives of millions of families with profound grief, displacement, and uncertainty.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took to social media 'X' and said, "Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' reminds us of the tragedy of India's Partition, which filled the lives of millions of families with profound sorrow, displacement, and uncertainty. It is not merely a painful chapter of history, but also a remembrance of the struggles, courage, sacrifice, and resilience of countless individuals who, despite losing their homes, families, property, and loved ones, demonstrated the resolve to rebuild their lives."
"This day reminds us that it is not enough to merely preserve the pains of history in memory; it is our duty to learn from them and build a strong, harmonious, and empathetic India, where the trauma of Partition is never again endured by any society. My humble tribute to all the known and unknown individuals who laid down their lives in the horrors of the country's Partition, and to the countless families who were displaced from their birthplace and roots," he said.
EAM S. Jaishankar also took to social media 'X' and said, "On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, recognise the enormous human suffering and far-reaching geopolitical consequences of Partition. Salute the courage and resilience of those who rebuilt their lives. But we must also remember the painful lessons from this period of our history."
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, "Today, on 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', I pay humble tribute to the millions of innocent citizens who endured the unbearable agony of the partition of Mother India and lost everything. On August 14, 1947, it was not merely the country's borders that changed. People were torn from their birthplaces, homes were devastated, and loved ones were separated. Millions of families were displaced from the very soil where their lives had been deeply rooted for generations. The violence of the partition shattered countless dreams, relationships, and lives."
"Through the observance of 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has enshrined the pain, struggle, and resilience of displaced families in the collective memory of the nation. This day further strengthens our resolve to safeguard the unity, integrity, cultural oneness, and social harmony of Mother India. This is our true tribute to every family that endured the anguish of the partition," he said.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha also paid humble tributes, saying, "On PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, I pay my humble tributes to all those who lost their lives and suffered the horrors of violence and the pain of displacement during the Partition. Their courage, resilience and sacrifices remain etched in the nation's memory."
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, also known as Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is observed on August 14 to remember the people who lost their lives, suffered violence or were displaced during the Partition of India in 1947.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wonder if we could do more than just speeches and social media posts. Maybe we could create better educational programs in schools about this period, or support the displaced families who are still struggling even after 76 years. Actions speak louder than words, isn't it?
My family was deeply affected by Partition. We lost everything overnight. But what I admire is the resilience of those people - they built new lives from scratch. Remembering this day is a tribute to that indomitable spirit. The pain was real, but so was the courage. Jai Hind! 🙏
As someone who's studied South Asian history, I find it significant that India has officially recognized this day. It's a way to acknowledge the collective trauma and ensure that such a tragedy never repeats. The geopolitical consequences of Partition are still visible in the subcontinent today.
I visited the Partition Museum in Amritsar last year. It's heartbreaking to see the photographs and read the personal accounts. We often forget that behind the political decisions, there were millions of human stories. This day is necessary, especially for our generation that didn't experience it but needs to understand it.
Every year on this day, I remember my grandfather's stories - how he walked across the border with nothing but faith. He always said "India is not just a country, it's a feeling." We must teach our children about this so they value the peace and unity we have today. Salute to all those who survived! 💪
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