It has been almost seven decades since India became independent, and with that the subcontinent was also divided into two parts. Though it has been a long time, the violent partition has left a scar on the history of the subcontinent. Nehru during the AICC vote on the Mountbatten plan | Source: Homegrown/Homai Vyarawalla Archives, Alkazi Collection of Photography

While reigning powers and influential leaders of the freedom movement decided the fate of the country, millions died in the carnage that followed on both sides and many more had to leave their homes, belongings and families behind.

Gandhi with AICC delegates | Source: Homegrown/Homai Vyarawalla Archives, Alkazi Collection of Photography

The crucial or devastating decision was taken on June 3, 1947, when the All India Congress Committee (AICC) voted on the Mountbatten plan, that led to the partition followed by bloodshed.

India's first female photojournalist Homai Vyarawalla  | Source: sharukheruchbamboat.wordpress.com