Title of the event: Skit on Partition Horror’s Remembrance Day
Type of Event (Workshop/Seminar etc.): Student Activity
Date: 14 August 2024
Venue: AV Hall
Name of Resource person (if any) with designation, address, email address & contact no. : -
No. of Participants/Beneficiaries (Teaching/Non-teaching/Students to be mentioned separately): Students of Dept of Political Science & International Relations
Name of the activity Coordinator: Dr. Archana Gupta
Name of Collaborating Agency (if any) with address & contact no.: NA
Objective of the workshop/seminar/activity: The objective of conducting a skit on Partition Remembrance Day is to honor the memories of those affected by the 1947 Partition, raise awareness of the tragic impacts of communal division, and inspire empathy.
Summary/Description (max 500 words):
In order to celebrate the Partition Horror’s Remembrance Day, the Department of Political Science and International Relations organized skit on 14hAug,2024 to enlighten all the students about the importance of Independence Day and Partition horror.
To show the importance of the Independence Day HOD DR. ARCHANA GUPTA gave a brief introduction on partition horror. The students of BA SEM II BA(H) & BA (PC) performed a skit on partition horror in which they showed the pain of partition and in what situation the partition was done, how many people got separated from their friends and family, how many people lost their loved ones. Every student was given a different role, like someone became Jawaharlal Nehru, someone became Mohammad Ali Jinnah, someone became a killer and someone became an old lady who was telling a story of the time of Partition. The skit was performed so well that there were no words to praise it.
The partition of India in 1947 was a monumental and tragic event that led to one of the largest mass migrations in human history. It marked the division of British India into two independent nations, India and Pakistan, and was accompanied by widespread violence, bloodshed, and the displacement of millions of people. The horror of the partition remains a deeply traumatic chapter in the history of the Indian subcontinent.
The partition was accompanied by a wave of violence as communal tensions exploded. The announcement of the partition led to widespread rioting, mass killings, and looting across the country. Punjab and Bengal, the two regions most affected by the partition, became hotbeds of violence as Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs turned on one another. Villages were burned, and trains carrying refugees were attacked. Thousands of women were abducted, raped, and killed, and children were orphaned or went missing.
The scale of the violence was immense. It is estimated that between 500,000 and 2 million people were killed in the communal violence that erupted during the partition. Additionally, around 10 to 15 million people were displaced as they fled their homes in search of safety. Hindus and Sikhs fled from Pakistan to India, while Muslims moved from India to Pakistan. Many refugees travelled in overcrowded trains, on foot, or in bullock carts, facing hunger, disease, and attacks along the way.
The partition of India continues to shape the geopolitics of South Asia. The creation of Pakistan and the subsequent wars between India and Pakistan, particularly over the Kashmir region, have left a legacy of tension between the two nations. Even today, the border between India and Pakistan is heavily guarded, and relations remain strained. In addition to political consequences, the partition has also influenced the cultural and social fabric of the region. The stories of partition, filled with horror and resilience, have been immortalized in literature, films, and oral histories, serving as a reminder of the costs of division and communal hatred.
In conclusion, the partition of India in 1947 was a moment of great horror and human tragedy. The violence, loss, and displacement experienced by millions left deep scars on both India and Pakistan. The memories of the partition continue to be a painful reminder of the consequences of communalism, intolerance, and division.
The skit titled Partition Remembrance Day - A Horror of Division seeks to portray the haunting realities of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, which led to one of the largest human displacements in history, accompanied by violence, loss, and trauma. The objective of the skit is to remember and honor the memories of those who suffered, as well as to raise awareness of the immense social and emotional costs of communal division. As India observes Partition Remembrance Day, this skit not only serves as a tribute to the millions affected but also as a reminder of the lasting impacts of division and violence on society.
The skit centers on the "horror" of Partition, symbolizing both the literal horrors experienced by individuals during the event and the haunting effects that still echo today. Rather than focusing purely on historical facts, the skit emphasizes personal stories, invoking empathy from the audience. The overarching message is to remember the suffering, foster communal harmony, and ensure that such tragic divisions never happen again.
The theme of horror is represented metaphorically as well as through realistic depictions. This allows the audience to feel the eeriness and terror that comes from a divided society, reminding them that the scars of Partition are not just historical but living legacies carried by families even today.
Sno. |
Enrollment Number |
Name of the Student |
1. |
35196 |
Muskan Tanwar |
2. |
35942 |
Divya Aggarwal |
3. |
36043 |
Amrita Khimchi |
4. |
35757 |
Neelakshi Singh |
5. |
35951 |
Riddhima Rajawat |
6. |
35716 |
Gouri Bhatnagar |
7. |
35251 |
Muskan Yadav |
8. |
35325 |
Dimple Oza |
9. |
35482 |
Kirti Charanwal |
10. |
35255 |
Tanishka |
11. |
35418 |
Himanshi Naruka |
12. |
35309 |
Chitra Singh |
13. |
36213 |
Nishda Gera |
14. |
35418 |
Hemanshi Naruka |
15. |
35186 |
Keha Singh |
16. |
35150 |
Chavi Palawat |
17. |
35593 |
Nidhi Sankhla |
18. |
35556 |
Vandana Jat |
19. |
35468 |
Manasvi Mehta |
20. |
35733 |
Vadehi Singh |