Amritsar Today

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” 

-George Santayana

Almost 70 years after the Partition, Amritsar is a meagre city devoid of its former glory. It is a pilgrimage spot for Sikhs, yet economically it is stagnant. Unfortunately, unlike the holocaust experiences in Germany, barely any effort has been made to record the atrocities of the past which continue to plague the hearts of the survivors. Currently, Amritsar has a 68.94% Sikh population, 27.74% Hindu population and a mere 0.5% Muslim population.

Though it still isn’t what it once was, it has reinvented itself to be the amongst the holiest of Sikh sites. The partition has taught us the dangers of inefficient planning, but more importantly, it proved to be a win without any victory.