Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at UHSR Highlights Unity, Humanity and Harmony

Rohtak, August 14, 2026: Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on Friday with solemnity, sensitivity and patriotic fervour.

Chief Guest and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr H.K. Aggarwal called upon students to draw lessons from the past and give the highest priority to unity, harmony and humanity. A large patriotic rangoli created by students at the PGIMS OPD became a major attraction. Designed in the colours of the Tricolour, it depicted the sacrifice of martyrs and conveyed the message of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Patients, attendants and visitors clicked photographs and selfies with the artwork.

Addressing the students, VC Prof. Aggarwal said the painful events of 1947 offered profound lessons in humanity, unity and communal harmony. He observed that students are future doctors, and a doctor does not see a patient's caste, religion or region, but only a human being and their suffering. This, he said, is the essence of medicine and the core of humanity.

He stressed that the purpose of remembering the past was not to generate hatred, but to learn from suffering and build a better future. Paying tribute to all those who lost their lives, he urged everyone to remember history without carrying forward hatred.

Registrar Dr Roop Singh said the observance provided an opportunity to honour freedom fighters, those who lost their lives and families who endured the pain of displacement. He said certain forces continue to attempt to divide society for vested interests, making it essential to learn from history and work collectively to strengthen national unity and social harmony.

PGIMS Director Dr S.K. Singhal emphasised the importance of studying and understanding history so that younger generations can learn about past events and their consequences. He termed the observance on August 14 an important initiative.

Dean Dr Ashok Chauhan highlighted the need to understand the causes and circumstances that led to the tragedy. Dean Academic Affairs Dr M.G. Vashisht said the objective was not to spread hatred, but to understand the human cost of the events and resolve to prevent such a tragedy from recurring.              

Dean Student Welfare Dr Savita Singhal said around 180 students participated in various competitions. They used posters, short videos and speeches to highlight the suffering of those affected.

Dr Manjunath, In-charge of the Public Relations Department, said the giant rangoli at the OPD was prepared after nearly 12 hours of dedicated effort. The programme was conducted by Dr Manjunath and Dr Harneet Singh. Special speaker Dr Devender Singh called upon students to imbibe patriotism and a spirit of service in their lives.

Medical Superintendent Dr Kundan Mittal, Principal Dr Manu Rathi, heads of various departments, officers, employees and a large number of students were also present on the occasion.