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PartitionYou are in: Leicester > Features > Partition > A Hindu, A Muslim & A Sikh  A Hindu, A Muslim & A SikhAs part of BBC Leicester's India and Pakistan 2007 season, we spoke to a Hindu, a Muslim and a Sikh from the city about what Partition means to them. Listen to what they had to say! On the 14 August, 1947 the independent nation of Pakistan was created. The same evening, at the stroke of midnight and therefore on the 15 August, India won its freedom from British colonial rule. The process that led to the creation of the two states is known as Partition. Sixty Years AgoHindus, Sikhs and Muslims live side by side today in Leicester. Religion was one of the main reasons for dividing India into two separate states and creating Pakistan back in 1947. As a way of marking the anniversary of Partition BBC Leicester spoke to three people from the city; one Hindu, one Muslim and one Sikh about how those events 60 years ago have shaped who they are. Listen to Tarlochan Bahrey, a Sikh, Yaqub Kahn, a Muslim and Hindu, Rashmi Joshi as they talk about Partition... Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer Our Identities TodayHow much of who you are is about your religion? Colonial India was divided with the predominantly Muslim areas being allocated to the new nation of Pakistan and predominantly Hindu areas allocated to India. Tarlochan, Yaqub and Rashmi talk about their identities and how they've been shaped by Partition. Listen to their discussion... Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer The Next GenerationIn today's multicultural society parents can face a difficult choice. Is it more important for their children to feel connected to their heritage and cultural history or to move on a find themselves a new identity in the country where they were born. Listen to Tarlochan, Yaqub and Rashmi as they talk about how they hope the next generation will continue to remember their roots... Audio and Video links on this page require Realplayer last updated: 14/08/07 You are in: Leicester > Features > Partition > A Hindu, A Muslim & A Sikh |
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