Delhi University to Commemorate 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'

Delhi University will observe 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' on August 14, honoring victims of the 1947 Partition. Events include a photography exhibition, short film screening, and a national seminar. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will participate, along with collaboration from IGNCA and NCPSL.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 14-08-2024 00:04 IST | Created: 14-08-2024 00:04 IST
Delhi University to Commemorate 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'
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Delhi University will mark 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day' on August 14, according to an official statement released on Tuesday. The event aims to honour the victims of the 1947 Partition.

Under the banner of the Centre for Independence and Partition Studies, the university will host various events, including a photography exhibition and the screening of a short film based on accounts of partition survivors. The exhibition is being organized in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).

Following the film screening, survivors will be honored on stage. Additionally, a national seminar themed 'Unravelling the Partition of India' is scheduled before the exhibition's inauguration. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh will preside over the event, with Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal invited as the chief guest. The National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language (NCPSL) is also a collaborating partner for the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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