New Delhi: As India observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi solemnly remembered the pain and upheaval suffered by millions during the tragic events of 1947. Reflecting on one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history, PM Modi emphasized the resilience of those who endured unimaginable loss and rebuilt their lives.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, remembering the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during that tragic chapter of our history. It is also a day to honour their grit… their ability to face unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh.”
He further urged citizens to strengthen the bonds of unity and harmony in the nation, noting that many affected individuals went on to achieve remarkable milestones despite their hardships. “This day is also a reminder of our enduring responsibility to strengthen the bonds of harmony that hold our country together,” he added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage to those who suffered during the Partition, highlighting the violence, displacement, and atrocities that left millions devastated. In a post on X, Shah said, “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is a day to express condolences by remembering the pain of those who suffered due to the partition of the country and its tragedy. The country will never forget the history and pain of the partition. I offer my tribute to those who lost their lives in this horror of the partition.”
Union Health Minister and BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda called for national unity in light of the day’s remembrance. Writing on X, Nadda said, “The dark day of 1947 reminds us of that cruel event when the citizens of the nation suffered the merciless pain of migration and, enduring inhuman torture, lost their homes, property, and lives.”
He credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for maintaining the tradition of observing this day as a vital step toward nation-building. “Let us all citizens unite to pledge to maintain the unity and integrity of the nation and give a befitting reply to anti-national forces,” Nadda added.
