Sunday, July 26, 2026
32 C
New Delhi

‘Nation must never forget the pain of partition’: President Murmu in Independence Day eve address

President Murmu remembered the horrors of 1947 partition and said that countrymen should never forget the pain inflicted due to it, adding that terrible violence was witnessed in the course of events and that the nation pays tributes to the victims of the follies of history.

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conveyed her warmest greetings to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

“It is a matter of pride for all of us that Independence Day and Republic Day are celebrated by every Indian with great enthusiasm. These are days that especially remind us of our being proud Indians,” she said at the start of her address.

Recalling the horrors of the 1947 partition, the President urged citizens never to forget the suffering it caused. She noted that the events were marked by terrible violence and stressed that the nation continues to pay tribute to the victims of those tragic chapters in history.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD

Addressing the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, President Murmu paid tributes to the victims of the partition on the occasion of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day).

“As we look back on the past, we must not forget the pain inflicted by the Partition of the country. Today we observed Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas. Terrible violence was witnessed, and millions were forced to relocate due to Partition. Today, we pay tributes to the victims of the follies of history,” President Murmu said.

President Murmu termed terror attack on innocent citizens in Pahalgam as ‘cowardly and utterly inhuman’. She further said that Operation Sindoor, India’s response to Pahalgam attack, was in a decisive manner and with steely resolve.

“Operation Sindoor showed that our armed forces are prepared to meet any eventuality when it comes to guarding nation,” President Murmu said.

On August 14, India observes ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ to pay tribute to those who lost their lives and were displaced during the country’s partition in 1947.

With inputs from agencies

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD

End of Article

Go to Source

Hot this week

Nepal eases rules on Indian currency, allows Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes up to Rs 25,000

NEW DELHI: Nepal has eased restrictions on the movement of Indian currency, allowing Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes issued after November 9, 2016. Read More

‘Gratitude to brave soldiers’: PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil heroes on 27th Vijay Diwas

India is observing the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Read More

Duke and Duchess of Sussex slammed over children’s royal titles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed scrutiny after critics questioned their decision to retain royal titles for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Read More

Shagufta recalls hiding cancer diagnosis out of fear

Shagufta Ali opens up about hiding her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, fearing it would end her career. She sold her jewellery and car to survive, questioning why people scrutinized her spending. Read More

Ishqnama movie review

Story: Set in the early 1980s along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, the series follows Nimma, a young Sikh student and aspiring poet from India, who falls deeply in love with Naseema, a Muslim girl from Pakistan, testing love against borders, Read More

Topics

Nepal eases rules on Indian currency, allows Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes up to Rs 25,000

NEW DELHI: Nepal has eased restrictions on the movement of Indian currency, allowing Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes issued after November 9, 2016. Read More

Duke and Duchess of Sussex slammed over children’s royal titles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed scrutiny after critics questioned their decision to retain royal titles for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Read More

Shagufta recalls hiding cancer diagnosis out of fear

Shagufta Ali opens up about hiding her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, fearing it would end her career. She sold her jewellery and car to survive, questioning why people scrutinized her spending. Read More

Ishqnama movie review

Story: Set in the early 1980s along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, the series follows Nimma, a young Sikh student and aspiring poet from India, who falls deeply in love with Naseema, a Muslim girl from Pakistan, testing love against borders, Read More

Parliament: Government Assigns Education Ministry to Prahlad Joshi, Moves Anti-Paper Leak Bill

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Narendra Modi government has handed the additional charge of the Ministry of Education to Prahlad Joshi, who continues to oversee the Consumer Affairs Ministry. Read More

Politics: Tej Pratap Yadav Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody After Bihar Bandh Protest

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav was arrested and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody following violence during the Bihar Bandh called to protest the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against demonstrating students. Read More

Cabinet: Prahlad Joshi Given Additional Charge of Education Ministry After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Narendra Modi government has assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education to Prahlad Joshi, who continues to hold the Consumer Affairs portfolio. Read More

Related Articles