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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Partition on the occasion of ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’, emphasising the importance of honouring their courage, which exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit.
Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “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.”
On #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, we recall the countless people who were impacted and greatly suffered due to the horrors of Partition. 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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 14, 2024
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage, stating, “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.”
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.
Only a nation that remembers its history can build its future and emerge as a powerful entity. Observing this… pic.twitter.com/Re9uEmy0xB
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 14, 2024
Other Ministers of Modi Cabinet also took to their X accounts and paid tributes to the victims of the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
What is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day?
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is an annual national memorial day observed on 14 August in India, commemorating the victims and sufferings of people during the 1947 partition of India. It was first observed in 2021, after announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
