New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to the people who endured "horrific consequences" following the partition of India in 1947.

As India observes the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Rajnath Singh recalled the hatred and violence and called Partition a "painful chapter".

Sharing an X post, the Union Minister wrote, "On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, recalling that painful chapter of 1947, I pay tribute to all those brothers and sisters who had to endure the horrific consequences of hatred and violence following India's partition and witnessed the loss of life and property."

He added that the government is committed to strengthening social harmony in the country.

"Even today, every Indian...