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Amit Shah calls Partition an unforgettable historical scar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said August 14, 1947, marked one of history’s most brutal chapters, with millions losing their lives and tens of millions forced from their homes, property and loved…
The Story in Brief
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said August 14, 1947, marked one of history’s most brutal chapters, with millions losing their lives and tens of millions forced from their homes, property and loved ones. In a message on X, he described Partition as a scar that would never be forgotten.
Shah blamed the Congress for Partition and paid tribute to those killed or displaced. He said the Narendra Modi government observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to keep the tragedy alive for young people and prevent forces seeking to divide India from succeeding. He called for ‘One India, Excellent India’ to remain the country’s foremost goal.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that one party alone can carry responsibility for Partition is a familiar political simplification, while dismissing its human cost as mere rhetoric is equally careless. Remembering the killings and displacement should not become a licence to assign inherited blame to present-day citizens. The useful test is whether official remembrance includes the experiences of all affected communities, rather than serving only as a campaign message.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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