Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu under the visionary leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu solemnly observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (विभाजनविभीषिकास्मृतिदिवस) at the Jagti Campus Mandapam Auditorium. The event was jointly organized by Kartavya – The Social Responsibility Club and the Anandam Team, serving as a poignant reminder of the immense human suffering and resilience that marked the Partition of 1947. Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu joined online on the occasion.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu in his address described Partition as not only a division of borders but also of hearts. Recalling the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s 2021 declaration of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, he paid tribute to those who endured immense suffering. Highlighting the loss of countless lives and the mass displacement, he urged citizens to uphold unity, embrace the principle of Nation First, and strengthen the nation through solidarity and collective reflection.
In his presidential address, Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu reflected on the tragic consequences of Partition, observing that without the events of 1947, India might have achieved Viksit Bharat well before 2047. Sharing accounts from families in Lucknow and Aligarh, he highlighted the hardships endured and stressed the need for a united roadmap to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson Anandam and Media and Publication Division, IIM Jammu reflected on the enduring lessons of 1947, recalling how the hurried redrawing of the map split not only land but also homes, friendships, and hearts, displacing fifteen million people. Amid the tragedy, acts of compassion emerged, serving as reminders to guard the light it sought to extinguish and to ensure no division silences the voice of humanity.
Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran (Retd.), CAO, IIM Jammu, shared poignant accounts from his in-law’s family experiences during Partition. Prof. Rajesh Sikka, Professor of Practice, IIM Jammu recalled his ancestors’ struggles post-Partition and highlighted his father’s service as a doctor, including his service to nation in the Indo-China War.
The occasion was graced by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research; Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson, Media and Publication Division, and Anandam; Brigadier Neeraj Soni (Retd.), Co-Chairperson, Anandam; Prof. Rajesh Sikka, Professor of Practice; Professor Pranab Ranjan Das, Professor of Practice, Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, International Relations, IIM Jammu, Dr. Harsha Jariwala, Co-Chairperson, Student Affairs, IIM Jammu and Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran (Retd.), CAO, IIM Jammu.
The session also featured addresses by Shri Vijay Anant Kamble, Administrative Officer, Project and Estates, IIM Jammu and Shri Shalin S, Administrative Officer, PR & Admin, IIM Jammu, both of whom underscored the role of remembrance in fostering empathy, resilience, and peace.The programme also featured the screening of a documentary depicting the displacement, loss, and courage witnessed during one of the subcontinent’s most turbulent periods.
The event concluded with impactful speeches and soulful poetry recitations by IIM Jammu students, capturing emotions of loss, longing, and hope, followed by the national anthem. The observance reaffirmed IIM Jammu’s commitment to historical awareness and intergenerational learning, ensuring that the lessons of the past guide the path toward a harmonious future.
