Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the victims of the 1947 partition on Wednesday, observing ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.’ In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the importance of honoring the courage and resilience of those who endured the hardships of the Partition.
“On #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, we remember the countless people who were deeply impacted and suffered due to the horrors of Partition. It is also a day to pay tribute to their courage, which illustrates the power of human resilience. Many of those affected by Partition went on to rebuild their lives and achieve immense success. Today, we also reaffirm our commitment to always protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in our nation,” PM Modi said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the violent events of 1947.
“Today, on ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,’ I pay tribute to the millions who endured unimaginable suffering, lost their lives, and were rendered homeless during one of history’s most brutal episodes. Only by remembering this history and learning from it can a nation build a strong future and emerge as a power. The tradition of observing this day, initiated by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, is a significant step towards nation-building,” Shah said.
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also honored the Partition victims, recalling the deep divisions along religious lines that led to widespread displacement and loss of life in 1947.
“On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, I pay tribute to the countless families who endured the pain of Partition and faced unimaginable hardships. On this day in 1947, our country was divided along religious lines. This poison of discrimination and ill-will led to the displacement of countless brothers and sisters, and the loss of thousands of lives,” the Chief Minister posted on X.
Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Dr. Jitendra Singh also took to X to remember those who suffered due to the Partition.
“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,” said Sarbananda Sonowal.
“On this #PartitionRemembranceDay, 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.” said Dr. Jitendra Singh.
In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
(Inputs from ANI)