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Mint Quick Edit | Lessons from Partition: here’s what the country must never forget

India's post-partition generations must remember the 1947 horrors, marked by Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, to prevent recurrence and understand national cohesion. The editorial posits India’s economic rise increasingly assures unity by giving citizens a stake in prosperity. Learning from history is crucial, but economic growth powerfully mitigates national anxieties and divisive zero-sum thinking. This fosters cohesion through shared prospects for a better life. The text advocates integrating historical lessons with economic strength for a unified future.

LiveMint · Mint Editorial Board · Aug 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM

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