Independence Day 2024: August 14 was observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ in India, to pay tributes to the millions who faced the devastating partition of India in 1947. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the tributes, reflecting on the far-reaching impact of the partition and the massive split and the resilience of people who had to undergo it.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Partition Survivors
PM Modi paid his tributes to these countless people who braved the aftermath of Partition. He praised their ability to rise again and rise to high positions, come what may. PM Modi said that the agony of Partition and the struggles faced needed to remain in the memory of the nation. PM Modi Tweeted, “On #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, we recall the countless people who were impacted and greatly suffered due to the horrors of Partition.”
He added, “It is also a day to pay tributes to their courage, which illustrates the power of human resilience. A lot of those impacted by Partition went on to rebuild their lives and attain immense success. Today, we also reiterate our commitment to always protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in our nation.”
Amit Shah Pays Homage
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage and reiterated that learning from history is important for nation-building and for emerging as a powerful country. According to him, the only way forward is to acknowledge history under the aegis of PM Modi on this date. Amit Shah added, “On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day my homage to the millions who suffered inhumane pains, lost lives, turned homeless during this most hideous episode of our history.”
He added, “Only a nation that remembers its history can build its future and emerge as a powerful entity. Observing this day is a foundational exercise in the process of nation building under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji.”
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
The day marked the partition, leading to the creation of Pakistan as a Muslim-majority country and the great violence, displacement, and loss of life that enveloped these ructions. Today is reminiscent of that sad legacy of division and suffering.
The Modi government, since 2021, commemorates August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,’ signifying the sacrifices and struggles during this turbulent time. This day is symbolic of the persistent pain the partition has caused and the grinding grit with which the people who underwent it live on.
