New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on August 14 to remember the suffering and loss of millions of people who were impacted by the Partition of India in 1947.

The day falls right before India's Independence Day, serving as a reminder of one of the most traumatic episodes in the history of the nation.

The partition in India saw the largest mass migrations ever recorded. Millions were forced to leave their homes and livelihoods amid the widespread communal violence. The traumatic situation left deep social and political scars, particularly in border regions such as Punjab and Bengal.

The Partition Horrors Remembrance Day was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 20...