New Delhi, Aug 14 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reflected on the profound pain experienced by numerous individuals affected by India's partition and reaffirmed the dedication to fortify the ties of unity that bind our nation.

As India commemorates Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, PM Modi utilized the social media platform 'X' to state, "India observes PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, honoring the turmoil and suffering faced by countless souls during that somber chapter of our past. It is also an occasion to celebrate their resilience... their capacity to endure unimaginable loss and still muster the strength to begin anew."

He highlighted that many of those impacted went on to reconstruct their lives and accomplish significant milestones.

"This day serves as a reminder of our ongoing duty to reinforce the bonds of unity that connect our nation," he expressed in his post.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also addressed X, launching a fierce critique against Congress for fragmenting the nation.

"PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay is a day to reflect on the country's division and convey condolences to the victims of its tragedy. On this day, Congress caused a wound to the pride of Mother India by splitting the nation into fragments. Partition resulted in violence, exploitation, and atrocities, causing millions to be displaced. I offer my deepest respects to all those individuals. The nation will forever remember this history and the agony of partition. I pay homage to those who perished in this horror of division," HM Shah articulated.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also shared his thoughts on X, stating in Hindi (loosely translated), "In India's history, the 14th of August is not merely a date; it is a tragedy. On this day, narrow religious fanaticism and hatred-driven policies conspired to fracture Mother India, resulting in riots, the murder of innocents, and immense suffering. On this occasion of the inhumane pain of partition, we pay heartfelt tribute to all those countless displaced individuals, martyrs, and nameless victims, pledging that no future generation should endure such pain again. That pain is our memory and our lesson."

He additionally posted a video clip depicting the horrors of partition.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also commented, noting that numerous lessons can be derived from the partition tragedy.

"The partition inflicted immense suffering and had extensive human and strategic ramifications. On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we remember the resilience of those who faced this dreadful tragedy. There are many lessons to be learned from this painful chapter," he remarked.

Before the nation embarks on a joyous celebration of its independence, a ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ or ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’ is commemorated on August 14. This day was established by the Prime Minister in 2021 to honor all those who lost their lives due to the partition of India and were uprooted from their homelands.

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed annually on August 14 to acknowledge the struggles, sacrifices, and immense suffering endured during the Partition of India in 1947. The day acts as a solemn reminder of one of the largest mass migrations in human history, which led to the displacement of millions, communal violence, and countless tragedies.

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is a crucial occasion for honoring the tragic events of the 1947 partition and commemorating the memory of those who suffered. Through government initiatives, community events, and global observances, the day ensures that the lessons from the partition are remembered and learned.

As India and Pakistan reflect on their shared history, Partition Horrors Remembrance Day stands as a powerful reminder of the necessity for empathy, reconciliation, and respect for the collective memory of the Indian subcontinent.