The Godhra train burning incident, which took place in 2002, continues to be a sensitive topic in India. On social media, film producer Ekta Kapoor referred to the incident as an 'accident' in a tweet. This sparked criticism from users who accused her of downplaying the severity of the attack. The incident involved a mob of 1000-2000 people who threw stones, poured gasoline, and set the Sabarmati Express train on fire, resulting in the deaths of 27 women, 22 men, and 10 children. The attack was later declared a conspiracy, with Maulvi Hussain Haji Ibrahim Umar and Nanumiya identified as the main conspirators. Despite the controversy surrounding Kapoor's remarks, some leftists and liberals remain reluctant to discuss the incident. [2c5694fc]
On February 28, 2024, film producer Ekta Kapoor faced criticism on social media for referring to the Godhra train burning incident as an 'accident' in a tweet. The incident, which occurred in 2002, involved a mob attack on the Sabarmati Express train, resulting in the deaths of 59 Hindu karsevaks. The attack was later declared a conspiracy, with two individuals identified as the main conspirators. Despite the severity of the incident, some leftists and liberals are hesitant to discuss it. [2c5694fc]
In 2002, 59 Hindu Karsevaks were burnt alive inside the Sabarmati Express in Godhra, Gujarat. Ekta Kapoor is preparing to release a film about this incident, but she referred to it as a 'coincidence' in a tweet. Many people are angry about this discrepancy. The incident involved a crowd of 1000-2000 people attacking the train, throwing stones, pouring petrol, and setting it on fire. The murder was declared a conspiracy, with Maulvi Husain Haji Ibrahim Umar and Nanumiya identified as the main conspirators. The film, titled 'The Sabarmati Report,' is set to be released on May 3, 2024. Some social media users and journalists criticize Kapoor for downplaying the incident and not acknowledging it as an attack on Indians by a Muslim mob. Despite almost two decades passing since the incident, there is still controversy and disagreement about how it should be portrayed and discussed. [17b1b0c4]
