Every year on January 27, nations worldwide commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on the Nazi regime’s genocidal campaign. India’s observance featured Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri among dignitaries, highlighting bilateral ties amid remembrance.
Speaking at the event, Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar framed the day as an international acknowledgment of the plot to wipe out Jewish populations. Rooted in a pernicious racist doctrine that gripped Nazi Germany and Europe in World War II, the Holocaust demanded unflinching confrontation, he said.
‘We must all commit to remembering to ensure such tragedies never repeat,’ Azar urged, thanking attendees from around the globe and specially appreciating Misri’s attendance. He detailed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s efforts in countering antisemitism and promoting Holocaust education, extending an open invitation to nations including India.
Nazi leader Adolf Hitler’s dictatorship from 1933 to 1945 engineered the murder of more than six million Jews, plus Roma, Sinti groups, and others enduring brutal persecution. The date honors the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz, 81 years ago, symbolizing survival amid extermination.
In an era of persistent prejudice, Azar’s remarks serve as a clarion call. By fostering awareness and alliance, the global community honors victims and safeguards against future genocides, proving that vigilance is the true legacy of remembrance.