Train to Pakistan is a novel by Khushwant Singh in which he has tried to draw a sketch of partition nicely on the basis of human values. The novel was first published in 1956. The author has also tried to evaluate human values during the partition of India. In this novel each character has distinct voice and perspective regarding their village Mano Majra. The main theme of Train to Pakistan was the violence surrounding partition. The novel also has enduring theme of love, loyalty and the most traumatic civil war. Juggat Singh alias Jugga is very soft at heart and he loves Nooran. Jugga saves hundreds of muslims on the bridge in order to save his muslim beloved who carries a Sikh child in her womb. Hukum Chand relies on the power of love and he tries to save humanity. Mr. Singh focuses upon the loss of lives, loss of properties by Indians. He has narrated the pain of deporting people without willingness. Iqbal is a muslim name but it has been adopted by Hindus as well as Sikhs in Mano Majra.
Research Scholar, Department of English, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
