Why did Godhra incident happen?

Why did Godhra incident happen?

The burning of a train in Godhra on 27 February 2002, which caused the deaths of 58 Hindu pilgrims karsevaks returning from Ayodhya, is cited as having instigated the violence.

Who was responsible for Godhra?

The commission set up by the Government of Gujarat to investigate the train burning spent 6 years going over the details of the case, and concluded that the fire was arson committed by a Muslim mob of 1,000 to 2,000 people.

Who was responsible for Gujarat riots?

Gujarat riots 2002 were perhaps the only one, in this long and unending series, in which the state government, then headed by Mr Narendra Modi, was directly involved. In fact, it used a tragic fire in a train coach to blame the Muslims of Godhra town to have burnt the coach in a pre-planned conspiracy.

What exactly happened in Godhra?

The burning train on February 27, 2002 – and the lies and false narratives built around it – kept Narendra Modi in power in Gujarat, and started him on the road to becoming the prime minister of India.

Who burnt Sabarmati Express?

Mohan Guruswamy | Who lit the fire on Sabarmati Exp at Godhra 20 years back? On February 27, it will be the 20th anniversary of the Godhra incident. In terms of historical importance, it ranks no less than the Reichstag fire that propelled Hitler to absolute power in Germany, also on a February 27, but in 1933.

What is famous in Godhra?

Godhra is One of The Most Frequently Visited Tourist Destination in Gujarat and Has Many Popular & Famous Tourist Places Offering Best Sightseeing Destinations for Photography.

• 1Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.
• 2Kalika Mata Temple.
• 3Lila Gumbaj ki Masjid.
• 4Nagina Masjid.
• 5Navlakha Kothar.
• 6Pavagadh Hills.

Who is the MLA of Godhra?

Godhra (Vidhan Sabha constituency)