Road To Partition
The NPR Politics Podcast
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The Tumultuous Path to Partition
This chapter explores the escalating tensions and fractured relationships among key leaders like Jinnah and Nehru during the lead-up to India's partition in 1947. It delves into the chaos of the partition process, emphasizing the devastating impact on communities, the arbitrary boundaries drawn, and the violence that ensued. Through personal narratives and historical context, the chapter reflects on the lasting implications of partition for India and Pakistan, highlighting how shared memories and cultural ties persist despite the division.
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