# Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Leaders recall tragedy, target Congress

2026-08-14T05:34:52+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the victims of the 1947 division. Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, and JP Nadda also posted messages recalling the immense human suffering and displacement caused by Partition. Home Minister Shah called Partition 'one of the most brutal chapters in history' and blamed the Congress for the division. Defence Minister Singh described it as a tragedy that brought 'profound sorrow, displacement, and uncertainty' to millions. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the scars of Partition 'will never be forgotten' and accused the Muslim League of inflicting it on India.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/people-rebuild-their-lives-from-nothing-pm-modi-remembers-partition-victims-calls-for-harmony-2026-08-14-1051323>
- freepressjournal.in <https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/never-forget-the-scars-union-ministers-honour-victims-recall-1947-tragedy-human-suffering-on-partition-horrors-remembrance-day>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/14/partition-scars-will-never-be-forgotten-says-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma>

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