SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday underscored the enduring significance of remembering the victims of the 1947 Partition, describing their suffering as an unhealed wound in the nation’s collective consciousness and urging the youth to prevent a recurrence of such tragedy.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the Lieutenant Governor was addressing a gathering at Tagore Hall in Srinagar during an event organized to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. The proceedings included a photo exhibition, a theatrical depiction of the trauma and displacement associated with Partition, and a two-minute silence to honor those who lost their lives.
“Decades after the Partition, their sacrifice reminds us that the wound remains unhealed, lingering as a generational pain in India’s collective soul,” Sinha stated. He emphasized that the day was not solely for historical recollection but for amplifying the voices of millions who endured the horrors of Partition.
Sinha articulated that remembering the victims fulfills a duty towards humanity and assured that their memories would be preserved. The stories of those who survived the tragedy, he added, will remain a significant part of the country’s collective consciousness.
He called upon the people of Jammu and Kashmir to use the occasion for introspection and to reconfirm their dedication to peace, harmony, and national unity. The Lieutenant Governor also highlighted the resilience of families displaced during Partition, who subsequently rebuilt their lives and contributed to the nation’s social and cultural fabric.
Addressing the specific context of Jammu and Kashmir, Sinha noted that Partition resulted in the division of families and the displacement of communities from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Chhamb. He also paid homage to families affected by the tribal invasion that followed the Partition.
“The Indian Army and people fought bravely. The struggle and sacrifice of countless families are an integral part of the collective memory of Jammu Kashmir,” he remarked. He urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to view the Partition not merely as a historical event but as a lived reality for millions of families.
“The youth of Jammu Kashmir must ensure that the mistakes of the past are never repeated in the future. Where walls were once raised, you must build bridges of trust and construct a Viksit Bharat that is inclusive,” Sinha advised. He reiterated that India’s strength lies in its diverse languages, cultures, traditions, and beliefs, stating that the nation has persevered despite attempts to undermine its unity.
Sinha advocated for concerted efforts to bolster peace and harmony, asserting that the development of a self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir is a collective responsibility. He also visited the photo exhibition on display at the venue.
Among those present at the event were Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Shaleen Kabra; Principal Secretary Culture Brij Mohan Sharma; BJP J&K General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul; senior officials; prominent citizens; and a large number of young attendees.
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