'August 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. The day will be observed in memory of sacrifices of people due to 'mindless hate & violence’. “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. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,” the Prime Minister said. PM Modi's announcement comes a day before India observes its 75th Independence Day. August 14 is also the day that Pakistan celebrates as its Independence Day. Pakistan was carved out as a Muslim nation after division of India by British colonial rule in 1947. Millions of people were displaced & many lost their lives as large scale rioting broke out. India will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021.