UP To Observe Partition Horror Memorial Day Across All Districts

The Uttar Pradesh government will mark Partition Horror Memorial Day on 14 August in all 75 districts. The programme aims to raise awareness about the pangs of Partition and the struggles faced by displaced families in its aftermath.

State officials said exhibitions and films on India’s Partition will be shown in schools, colleges, and universities.

The events will help the youth understand the tragedy of 1947, while survivors’ families will share first-hand accounts of their experiences.

Exhibitions and Cultural Programmes

The Department of Culture, in collaboration with social and voluntary organisations, will organise the events. Families displaced during Partition will be invited, and tributes will be paid to those who lost their lives.

The government has directed the department to work with organisations such as the Sindhi Council of India, Uttar Pradesh Sindhi Sabha, Uttar Pradesh Sindhi Academy, and Sanatani Punjabi Mahasabha.

Selected locations will host historical exhibitions depicting the Partition horrors. These will feature photographs, newspaper clippings, literature, government archives, and preserved belongings of displaced families. Publishers and booksellers will also take part.

Films and Documentaries in Educational Institutions

Under the Department of Culture’s guidance, films and documentaries on the India-Pakistan Partition will be screened. Venues will include exhibition sites, schools, colleges, and universities.

The aim is to honour the memory of the displaced and ensure the lessons of Partition are not forgotten.

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