PM Modi declares August 14 to be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that, August 14 will henceforth be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ or ‘Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas’, in memory of people’s struggles and sacrifices during the partition of the country in 1947.
- The day aims to inspire us to eliminate the poison of discrimination, animosity and ill-will, as well as strengthen unity, social harmony and human sensibilities.
- India will observe its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2021.