Partition horrors remembrance day observed in Ranchi
Organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Ranchi Regional Centre, the event aimed to deepen public understanding of the partition's scale and its lasting impact. Attendees explored archival photographs, letters, and survivor accounts, prompting discussions on the human cost of division and need to protect social harmony.
College principal Raj Kumar Sharma said, "We must remind younger generations of the cost of freedom and the true meaning of dharma, which is vital for national unity."
Partition survivor Balbir Dutt recounted harrowing memories. "We saw trains arriving from Lahore to Amritsar with only bodies. The tragedy uprooted 1.5 crore people and claimed up to 20 lakh lives. It was the outcome of a British imperialist conspiracy, and we must guard against similar divisive tactics today," he added.
Ranchi University vice-chancellor Dharmendra Kumar Singh said, "Our strength lies in respecting all faiths while embracing analytical and scientific thinking. We cannot allow religious hatred to take root."
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