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The Horrors of Partition | NATION

Heartfelt Salutations to All Fellow Citizens: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that we are observing ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance
Day’. We honor the courage of all those affected by the Partition. That moment in history
shattered countless lives—families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and people
endured unbearable suffering. Yet, overcoming all this, people rebuilt their
lives from scratch, turned adversity into success, and made invaluable
contributions to the nation’s progress. Their journeys remind us of the
power of the human spirit to persevere. It is hoped that this day will
further strengthen our resolve to uphold harmony and brotherhood in
our country. Together, we will work towards building a developed
India. On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, I offer
heartfelt salutations to all those fellow citizens who emerged
from that horrific period and contributed immensely to the
nation’s progress. Through their courage and resilience, they
demonstrated how one can realize their resolve even in the
face of adverse circumstances. Let us further strengthen
the national spirit of harmony and unity.

‘EK BHARAT, SHRESHTHA BHARAT’ MUST BUILDING A STRONG, HARMONIOUS,
BE OUR ULTIMATE GOAL: AMIT SHAH AND SENSITIVE INDIA IS OUR
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah RESPONSIBILITY: RAJNATH SINGH
said that August 14, 1947, bears witness to one Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that ‘Parti-
of history’s most brutal chapters, during which tion Horrors Remembrance Day’ reminds us of the
millions of people lost their lives while enduring tragedy of India’s partition, which plunged the lives of
inhumane suffering. Crores of people were forced millions of families into deep sorrow, displacement,
to leave behind their homes, properties, and loved and uncertainty. It is not merely a painful chapter of
ones, becoming displaced. History will never forget history but also a testament to the struggle, courage,
the agony caused by the country’s partition. I re- sacrifice, and resilience of countless individuals who,
spectfully pay tribute to all those who lost their lives despite losing their homes, families, properties, and
in this tragedy and to those who struggled against loved ones, resolved to rebuild their lives. This day
the atrocities. Through the observance of ‘Partition reminds us that merely cherishing the memories of
Horrors Remembrance Day’ (Vibhajan Vibhishika historical suffering is not enough; it is our responsi-
Smriti Diwas), the Modi government is bility to learn from them and build a strong, harmoni-
conveying the memories of this ous, and sensitive India where no society
tragedy to the younger gen- ever has to endure the agony of parti-
eration, ensuring that forces tion again. I offer my humble tributes
seeking to tear the country apart to all the known and unknown
again never succeed, and that individuals who sacrificed their
‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha lives during the horrors of par-
Bharat’ remains our tition, and to the countless
supreme objective. families displaced from

their homeland. n