The Department for School Education and Sports on late Wednesday (August 13) sent a letter to all education officials, directing them to check that the schools across the city observe the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ on Thursday (August 14). However, many schools claimed that they did not receive any such instruction.

“It is necessary for students to learn about the historical and painful reality of India’s partition in 1947. To create awareness among students and instill the values of unity, harmony, and equality, it has been informed through a reference letter about the celebration of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in all primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Maharashtra from 14th August 2025,” reads the letter. 

“It is not possible to organise such an event at the last minute. It is a sensitive topic, and the educators need time to devise a lesson plan,” said a principal of a private aided school. The principal said that they were following the previous circular which they received earlier in August for the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.