Thread by @thetruthin

#IndiaAt75 || Just a day ahead of India’s 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces “#PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay”, to be observed every 14th August.

The day will be marked to remember the horror of the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. (1/5)

#IndiaAt75 || Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence.”

#PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay (2/5)

#IndiaAt75 || Prime Minister added, “In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.” (3/5)

#PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay

#IndiaAt75 || Further, Prime Minister wrote, “May the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day keep reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of one ness, social harmony and human empowerment.”

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#IndiaAt75 || On the other hand today, Pakistan observes its Independence Day.

Partition remains a chapter of horror for India. At least 2,00,000 deaths, 10-20 Million people displaced over religious division.

#PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay (5/5)