On 16th August 1946, Kolkata (then Calcutta) witnessed one of the darkest and bloodiest episodes in Indian history — Direct Action Day, also called the Great Calcutta Killings. What began as a political call for “Muslim rights” by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League turned into a horrifying communal riot that left thousands of…
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Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Remembering the Truth, Uniting for the Future
Introduction On 14 August each year, India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day — a solemn memorial for the millions of Indians who endured unspeakable suffering during the Partition of 1947. Declared in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this day reminds us of the tragedy’s true causes: political greed, selfish ambitions, and the dangerous success…