The Prime Minister says ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ is in memory of struggles and sacrifices of people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared August 14 will be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ to acknowledge the pain undergone by Indians due to the partition of India in 1947. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”. MHA issues notificationThe Union Home Ministry on Saturday evening issued a notification declaring that August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. "...the Government of India has decided to declare 14th August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in remembrance of the people who lost their lives during the partition.

Source: The Hindu August 14, 2021 05:55 UTC