New Delhi, Aug 14: As India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated government’s commitment to protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in the country.

Taking to microblogging site X, PM Modi recalled the countless people who were impacted and greatly suffered due to the horrors of Partition.

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

“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 on to rebuild their lives and attain immense success. Today, we also reiterate our commitment to always protect the bonds of unity and brotherhood in our nation,” he said.

India attained its freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947. Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 15 every year, is a joyous and proud occasion for any nation. However, with the sweetness of freedom came also the trauma of Partition.

The Partition caused amongst the largest migrations in human history affecting about 20 million people. Millions of families had to abandon their ancestral villages/towns/cities and were forced to find a new life as refugees.

--IANS

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