Following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu reflected on the Partition's enduring trauma, emphasizing the need to safeguard India's unity. He drew parallels between historical displacement experienced by Sindhi Hindus, Bengali communities, and Kashmiri Pandits, and the present-day security challenges highlighted by the recent violence.
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