Amreli, August 14: On August 14, the pain and suffering of millions displaced during the 1947 partition of India were remembered in Amreli. Gujarat’s Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the nation to learn from this tragedy to maintain unity and integrity.
A state-level ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ event was organized just before the 80th Independence Day celebrations. At the beginning of the program, the Governor, Chief Minister, and other dignitaries observed a two-minute silence in memory of those who lost their lives during the partition.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor remarked that the ‘inhumane atrocities and horrific scenes’ of the 1947 partition remain deeply painful. During this turmoil, countless children, women, and the elderly lost their lives, homes, and families.
The Governor referenced Lord Ram’s victory over Lanka, stating that mother and motherland are greater than heaven. He paid tribute to the families displaced during the partition, who faced immense hardships, rebuilt their lives, and contributed to the nation’s development through hard work.
Devvrat emphasized that the annual ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day‘ serves to remember the suffering caused by the partition and to inspire the younger generation to learn from this history. He stressed the importance of maintaining national unity, integrity, and brotherhood to build a stronger India.
CM Patel reminded attendees that India gained independence on August 15, 1947, but the partition occurred a day earlier. He described the partition as a tragic event that separated countless families, forcing many to abandon their homes, land, and generational ties overnight.
Patel stated that the nation paid a heavy price for freedom. Since 2021, August 14 has been observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ to ensure that the tragic memories and sacrifices remain alive for current and future generations.
He highlighted the necessity of honoring history and sacrifices to build a strong future, just as the country remembers the heroes of the freedom struggle. Similarly, paying tribute to the millions of innocent victims of the partition is a moral duty.
The Chief Minister linked the memory of the partition to the country’s current development journey, stating that the nation is progressing with the resolve of ‘One India, Great India’ and the principles of ‘Together for Everyone, Development for Everyone, Trust for Everyone, and Effort for Everyone.’
CM Patel referred to Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a ‘Developed India by 2047’ in the context of the centenary of independence in 2047, urging citizens to adopt the ‘Panch Pran’ in their lives.
District In-Charge and Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani remarked that understanding the pain and horrors of the partition is challenging. While independence brought joy, the partition brought profound sorrow, and the younger generation must learn from both experiences.
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