Partition Horrors Remembrance Day | 14 Aug 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, marking the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) Prime Minister paid tributes to those impacted during the Partition of the country.

  • Government declared 14th August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) in 2021.
    • 14th August is a day to honor those who lost their lives or were displaced during the partition.
  • The day ensures that future generations remember the pain and suffering endured by the people, as the birth of independent India was marked by the violent partition, which left lasting scars on millions
  • The partition triggered one of the largest and most tragic human migrations in history, accompanied by communal riots and interreligious conflict.
    • The legacy of the partition continues to influence the region, with ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, especially over the contested region of Kashmir.

Read more: The Partition of India: Times of Violence