HT Correspondent
TAWANG, Aug 14: In solemn remembrance of the sufferings endured during the Partition of India in 1947, the District Administration Tawang, in collaboration with the Department of Information & Public Relations and the Department of Art & Culture, on Thursday organised a series of programmes aimed at sensitising younger generations about the sacrifices made for India’s freedom.
According to an official statement, the observance, held at Secondary School Bomba, began with floral tributes to the unsung heroes of the Indian freedom struggle.
Addressing the gathering, the District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) recalled the events leading to the drawing of the Radcliffe Line, which divided India and Pakistan, and narrated stories of the millions forced to migrate during one of the largest man-made displacements in history.
He highlighted that the partition not only divided a nation but also separated families, shattered dreams, and dismantled communities, causing immense suffering and the loss of over ten lakh lives.
To bring these historical realities to life, a series of photo exhibitions depicting the horrors and human cost of partition were organised at multiple venues, including Secondary School Bomba, the Post Office in Tawang, the General Parade Ground, and the premises of the State Bank branch.
The exhibitions featured rare archival images portraying the displacement, hardships, and resilience of those affected. Senior Post Master Naresh Kumar Sharma attended the programme at Post Office Tawang and paid floral tributes to the martyrs.
Students from various schools across Tawang township actively participated in the observance, engaging attentively with stories of partition survivors and viewing the exhibitions with great interest.
Members of the general public also visited the displays in large numbers, reflecting on the shared history of sacrifice and resilience that underpins India’s independence.
The programmes concluded with an appeal to the public—especially the youth—to draw inspiration from the lessons of history and work towards preserving unity, peace, and harmony in the nation.