Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that August 14, a day before Independence Day of India, will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day across the country. This move is to remember the struggles and sacrifices of our people.
“Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced, and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,” PM Modi tweeted.
“May the #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay keep reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony and human empowerment,” he added.
Partition remains a harsh and painful memory in the history of both India and Pakistan. Nearly 1 million people, even more, were killed in the ruthless violence that followed Partition. Pakistan observes its Independence Day on August 14.