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Memorial event honours victims of partition tragedy

Kanpur: On the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, a memorial event was organised at the Veerangana Rani Lakshmibai Auditorium located at Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, honouring the countless unnamed victims of the 1947 partition. The programme began with a two-minute silence in tribute to those who perished during the tragedy. District magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh said ," In the tragedy of partition, we lost a significant part of our nation. In 1947, there was a massive displacement of people in the Indian subcontinent, with nearly a million people losing their lives. These people endured countless difficulties and struggles, contributing immeasurably to the progress of independent India today." CDO Deeksha Jain said that the suffering of those who endured the tragedy of partition cannot be expressed in words. In their honour, records from the national archives related to the partition and books on the historical tragedy were displayed. The exhibition depicted the role of the British and the Muslim league in the partition, the uncertain journeys of people during the partition, the perspective of the contemporary press, and the horrific violence against women. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Diversify your portfolio with Edelweiss NFO Edelweiss Mutual Fund AMC Undo A large number of people visited the exhibition. Mahesh Meghani, the general secretary of the UP Sindhi Society, said, "The Sindhi community endured the tragedy of 1947. We believe in the tricolour and salute the land." A short film on partition was also shown. Surendra Awasthi, the representative of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, paid tribute to the partition victims. tnn Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !