: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, marking #PartitionHorrors Remembrance Day with a solemn reflection on the tragic events of 1947. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi recalled the immense suffering and devastating impact that Partition had on millions, while also highlighting the resilience of those who rebuilt their lives in the aftermath. “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 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,” Prime Minister Modi posted.
The Partition of India in 1947 remains one of the darkest chapters in South Asian history, marking the end of British colonial rule but at an enormous human cost. The event led to one of the largest and most rapid mass migrations in history, with an estimated 14 to 18 million people displaced as religious lines were drawn between India and the newly created Pakistan. The chaos of this migration, marred by violence and communal hatred, resulted in the deaths of an estimated one to two million people.
The communal violence that erupted during the Partition was unprecedented. Cities like Lahore, Am.