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Partition and Seperation

by Samuel Dalrymple (United Kingdom)

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The 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan caused the largest forced migration in human history. Overnight tens of millions were displaced along religious lines from their loved ones
The 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan caused the largest forced migration in human history. Overnight tens of millions were displaced along religious lines from their loved ones
Hindus fled what is now Pakistan, whilst Muslims fled what is now India. Muslims are today a tiny minority in the indian state of Punjab - formerly Muslim majority
Hindus fled what is now Pakistan, whilst Muslims fled what is now India. Muslims are today a tiny minority in the indian state of Punjab - formerly Muslim majority
On both sides of the border, minortiy heritage has been abandoned, encroached upon and destroyed. The syncretic culture of the past has slowly been eroded
On both sides of the border, minortiy heritage has been abandoned, encroached upon and destroyed. The syncretic culture of the past has slowly been eroded
Two months ago I travelled to Punjab, to reconnect Bahadur with his childhood village. Most towns were devoid of Muslims, yet in Kasbah Bhural, different religions still prayed side by side
Two months ago I travelled to Punjab, to reconnect Bahadur with his childhood village. Most towns were devoid of Muslims, yet in Kasbah Bhural, different religions still prayed side by side
In Phambra village we found Bahadurs childhood home intact, and his school friends still there. Childhood playmates spoke again for the first time in 72 years
In Phambra village we found Bahadurs childhood home intact, and his school friends still there. Childhood playmates spoke again for the first time in 72 years

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