PM Modi to watch film 'The Sabarmati Report' on Godhra train incident in Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend a screening of the Hindi film The Sabarmati Report on Monday evening at the Balyogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building. The film, directed by Dheeraj Sarna, examines the events surrounding the Godhra train burning incident on February 27, 2002. The incident took place on the Sabarmati Express, a train carrying Hindu pilgrims returning from a religious ceremony in Ayodhya. The fire on the train killed 59 people, leading to a significant and violent aftermath in Gujarat.

The Godhra train burning incident, which occurred at the Godhra railway station in Gujarat, is widely considered a catalyst for the Gujarat riots of 2002. The violence that followed the incident led to the deaths of over 1,000 people, the majority of whom were Muslims. The riots caused widespread destruction of property and displacement, and led to numerous investigations and legal proceedings over the years. Multiple theories about the cause of the fire and the subsequent violence have been put forward, and the events of 2002 remain a subject of intense scrutiny and debate.

The Sabarmati Report presents a dramatized account of the Godhra incident and its aftermath. The film claims to provide new insights into the incident, focusing on the investigation into the causes of the fire and the societal and political implications that followed. The cast includes actors Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, who portray key figures involved in the aftermath of the tragedy. The film also explores the broader impact of the riots on the people of Gujarat and the political and social landscape of India.

The screening of the film will be attended by Prime Minister Modi, along with Vikrant Massey and the film's producer Ekta Kapoor. Modi, who was the Chief Minister of Gujarat at the time of the 2002 riots, has previously commented on the necessity of addressing historical events and the importance of unveiling facts behind controversial incidents. The film’s release has attracted attention due to its exploration of the sensitive subject matter and its portrayal of events from 2002.