Partition triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history, affecting an estimated 20 million people. NEW DELHI: A day ahead of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, remembering their courage and resilience on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.He described the day as an occasion to remember those whose lives were upended by Partition, which “tore apart several lives, uprooted families and caused immense suffering.”“Today we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives… families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured,” Modi said in a post on X.He said that despite the hardships, those affected rebuilt their lives from scratch, overcame adversity and made significant contributions to the country’s progress.“Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat,” he added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIndia has observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14 since 2021 to honour those who lost their lives or were displaced during the Partition of 1947.India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. However, the birth of two new nations – India and Pakistan – was accompanied by the violent Partition, which left deep and lasting scars on millions of people.Partition triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history, affecting an estimated 20 million people. Millions were forced to leave their ancestral homes, villages, towns and cities and begin new lives as refugees.The upheaval was accompanied by widespread communal violence and the loss of countless lives, leaving a lasting impact on generations that followed.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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NEW DELHI: A day ahead of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, remembering their courage and resilience on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.He described the day as an occasion to remember those whose lives were upended by Partition, which “tore apart several lives, uprooted families and caused immense suffering.”“Today we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives… families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured,” Modi said in a post on X.He said that despite the hardships, those affected rebuilt their lives from scratch, overcame adversity and made significant contributions to the country’s progress.“Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat,” he added.
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India has observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14 since 2021 to honour those who lost their lives or were displaced during the Partition of 1947.India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. However, the birth of two new nations – India and Pakistan – was accompanied by the violent Partition, which left deep and lasting scars on millions of people.Partition triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history, affecting an estimated 20 million people. Millions were forced to leave their ancestral homes, villages, towns and cities and begin new lives as refugees.The upheaval was accompanied by widespread communal violence and the loss of countless lives, leaving a lasting impact on generations that followed.
