Tonight we will be hosting the UK’s inaugural #PartitionCommemoration event in Manchester. It has never been more relevant to educate people about the past than now. This graphic by @MendoncaPen captures the discussion we had in Parliament & the complexities of this subject (1/5) 
#Partition was a defining moment not only in world history but British history. It has been called the holocaust for Indians, yet it is not acknowledged, spoken about or taught. We are hoping to change that with the campaign (2/5)
Tonight we launch the National Partition Commemoration Campaign. We have some fantastic speakers including @RahmanCllr @KailashChandOBE @willgupshup @ward_esme @786maq @Afzal4Gorton as well as young performers and Memories of Partition from @McrMuseum (3/5)
This is the first important step in changing the narrative in this country, helping young British Asians & non-Asians to understand this important part of British & South Asian history and make sense of their identity & modern multicultural Britain.. (4/5)
..and to remember the people like my Grandad & up to 2 million others who lost their lives. Let’s not forget the struggle of survivors like my Father & so many others who came here and contributed so much to the UK. Follow #PartitionCommemoration 6-8pm. Thank you 🙏
