Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday participated in the observance of ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ at Tagore Hall in Srinagar. During his address, Sinha offered a tribute to individuals who experienced immense suffering during the 1947 Partition, stating that their sacrifices continue to serve as an inspiration for subsequent generations. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the trauma of the Partition remains a palpable pain within the collective consciousness of India. He articulated that even decades after the event, the sacrifices of those affected serve as a stark reminder of the unhealed wound, a generational anguish embedded in India’s collective soul. Information reaching Tahir Rihat suggests that Sinha conveyed a firm resolve not to allow the pain of those millions, whose voices were silenced, to be forgotten by history. He urged the residents of the Union Territory to use this day for introspection and to reinforce national resolve. Sinha called upon the youth, farmers, laborers, and women to approach the future with courage and determination, steering the course of time towards progress and harmony. He highlighted how the Partition led to the division of families and the displacement of communities from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Chhamb. Furthermore, he paid homage to those who endured decades of discrimination within the Union Territory due to the abrogation of Article 370, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s actions had alleviated their suffering and granted them equal rights. The Lieutenant Governor also commemorated the countless families who made sacrifices during the tribal invasions that occurred in the months following the Partition. He recounted that within a few months of the Partition, adversaries of the nation launched terror attacks under the guise of tribal invasions, prompting a brave resistance from the Army and the populace. The struggle and sacrifices of numerous families, he stated, are an indelible part of Jammu and Kashmir’s collective memory. He concluded by offering a humble tribute to the resilience, hard work, and unwavering patriotism of all such families.
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
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