Remembering one of the most painful and divisive chapters in India’s history the Partition of 1947, a Silent March was organised today at Central Park, Connaught Place in the national capital on the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
On this occasion, BJP National President & Union Minister for Health, Hon’ble J.P. Nadda, Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, Hon’ble Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Lt. Governor of Delhi, Vinay Kumar Saxena, Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, and Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta joined the Silent March to pay homage to millions of Partition victims. MP Bansuri Swaraj, Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly Mohan Singh Bisht, along with other dignitaries, were also present at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Partition was not merely a division of geographical boundaries, but also a division of the dreams, homes, and emotions of millions of families. She said, “This tragedy claimed countless lives, forced people to leave behind their loved ones and everything they had, and compelled them to start life anew. Today, we bow our heads in tribute to all of them.”
The Chief Minister further said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi , this day is being observed across the country so that future generations can learn from this painful chapter and remain committed to preserving the unity, integrity, and harmony of the nation. She added, “lllThis Remembrance Day reminds us that India’s independence rests on the foundation of countless sacrifices.
We must honour these sacrifices by protecting the unity and prosperity of our country at all costs.”
The Silent March also saw participation from various social organisations, families of freedom fighters, students, and common citizens.
The Chief Minister concluded by saying, “It is our responsibility not only to remember the sacrifice of the freedom fighters, but also to ensure that such a tragic chapter is never repeated in the future.”
