Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Observed on August 14, 2025, Honoring 1947 Partition Victims.
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Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Hindi: Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) is observed annually in India on August 14 to honor the victims of the 1947 Partition of British India. The day highlights the pain, suffering, courage, and resilience of those affected by one of the largest migrations in human history. In 2025, this day marks the 5th annual observance.
- August 14, 2025, marks the 5th annual commemoration of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in India. The day coincides with Pakistan’s Independence Day and serves as a solemn occasion to reflect on the tragic events of 1947, paying tribute to the victims of communal violence and mass displacement during the Partition.
- The day was officially declared by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in 2021. The first observance took place on August 14, 2021. Its purpose is to honor the victims of the Partition and acknowledge the profound impact it had on millions of lives across India and Pakistan.
- The Partition arose from factors such as the Muslim League’s demands, British divide-and-rule policies, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s communal stance. The division of British India led to the creation of India, with a Hindu majority, and Pakistan, with a Muslim majority, triggering widespread communal violence and large-scale migrations.
Main Point :- (i) The Partition caused severe communal violence, mass displacement, and became one of the largest human migrations recorded in history. Data shows that approximately 20 million people were affected, with around 6 million non-Muslims leaving West Pakistan and about 6.5 million Muslims migrating from regions like Punjab and Delhi into West Pakistan.
(ii) On June 3, 1947, Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, formally announced the Partition. The boundaries separating India and Pakistan were drawn by Cyril Radcliffe, resulting in massive displacement, loss of property, and human suffering across both nations.
(iii) In 2025, the Ministry of Culture, in partnership with the Ministry of Railways (MoR), organized nationwide exhibitions, particularly at railway stations, to depict the hardships endured during the Partition. These initiatives aim to educate citizens about the historical events and commemorate the resilience of the affected populations.
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