New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that August 14 will be observed as the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi expressed that ‘partition’s pains can never be forgotten’. 

While taking to twitter he said, “Millions of our sisters and brothers were displaced and many lost their lives due to mindless hate and violence. In memory of the struggles and sacrifices of our people, 14th August will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.”

The Prime Minister added, “May the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day keep reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony and human empowerment.”