The times of india dated 18 march 2002 reports riots hit all classes, people of all faith that 10,000 hindus were homeless in ahmedabad alone driven out of their homes by muslims. The 2002 violence against muslims in gujarat persists as a dark blot on indias reputation for religious equality, said meenakshi ganguly, south asia director at human rights watch. The report, based on a sixmonthlong investigation and involving video sting operations, stated that the violence was made possible by the support of the. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title gujarat riots. Supreme court for winding up proceedings within three months. More than 100 people have been convicted over the riots in a series of trials over the past 14 years. We have no orders to save you state participation and complicity in communal violence in gujarat. She was made a cabinet minister by then chief minister narendra modi in 2007. Gujarat high court acquits maya kodnani, upholds babu bajrangis conviction the trial court had called kodnani, a former bjp minister, the kingpin of the. Feb 28, 2017 indias most renowned human rights activist who has taken up the 2002 gujarat riots cases, teesta setalvad, has told counterview that a fresh exercise by her ngo, citizens for justice and peace cjp, suggests that as many as 1,926 lives were lost in the reprisal violence that broke out after the godhra tragedy from february 28, 2002. Maya kodnani has to produce amit shahs testimony in court by september 12 the former gujarat minister had claimed she was unable to get in touch with the bjp president. The 2002 gujarat riots, also known as the 2002 gujarat violence and the gujarat pogrom, was a threeday period of intercommunal violence in the western indian state of gujarat. Gujarat riots 2002 coverage alpha tv gujarati, feb 28, march 1, 2002 part 1 citizens for justice and peace. Gujarat riots coverage star newsndtv 02032002 youtube.
The muchhyped, muchrepeated allegations of the indian media, both electronic and print, that the postgodhra riots of 2002 in gujarat were sponsored by the state bjp government, or at least, the state government. Genocide in gujarat the sangh parivar, narendra modi, and the government of gujarat 2 contents gujarat. The events at godhra and the ensuing communal carnage in gujarat, like the babri masjid demolition and the 1984 massacres, constitute an ugly chapter of our contemporary history. The best one by far is the judgement passed by honerable supreme court of india. For more than a decade, indians have asked whether narendra modi, indias new prime minister, could have slowed or stopped the bloody 2002 riots in gujarat. Find 2002 gujarat riot news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. The report, based on a sixmonthlong investigation and involving video sting operations, stated that the violence was made possible. On january 1, 2002, all the municipalities on the island of montreal were merged into the city of montreal however, following a change of government in the 2003 quebec election and a 2004 referendum, some of those municipalities became independent cities again on january 1. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. She held the portfolio of minister for women and child. Headlines today investigation has uncovered several documents which reveal that 2002 gujarat riots were not sudden and spontaneous.
In a sensational statement, gujarat chief minister narendra modi has said that if he is guilty of collusion in the gujarat riots of 2002 then he should be hanged, agar main gunehgaar hoon toh mujhe phaansi par latka do. The mainstream media has mostly always tried to equate the gujarat riots of 2002 ad, and the 1984 antisikh. Godhra is no stranger to communal riots has seen its fair share of riots before the 2002 riots. The godhra carnage difference between godhra and other tragic incidents several people unable to understand the sufferings of the hindu society have asked why did riots. To continue to thrive and prosper, we will need to forego our unique identity and merge. Zakia had filed a complaint about the role allegedly played by modi and 62 others during the 2002 riots. Role of the government in controlling violence posted on may 25, 2008 filed under 02 role of the government in controlling violence 20 comments. It is at this time that witnesses were mobilised by setalvad to name kodnani as a prime accused in the 2002 riots.
First, please show the decency to come out to the open and declare who you are. Babu bajrangi, sentenced to life in prison in a 2002 gujarat riots case, has been granted bail for the sixth time by the states high court on medical grounds, this time for 10 days. More than 2000 is what is estimated, but no one knows the truth. In 2002, when the riots took place, kodnani was a bjp leader.
Supreme court for winding up proceedings within three months expressing concern over the accused languishing in jail due to delay in trial, the apex court asked the sit to expedite the case. Which books are the best to study the gujarat 2002 riots. Documents show 2002 gujarat riots were not sudden youtube. To answer this question, we need to get into the communal history of godhra. The indian express dated 7 may 2002 and 10 may 2002 also reports the hindu refugees of gujarat. When a reporter asked the prime minister in his joint press conference with narendra modi what. So hindus got enraged and showed that they their pat. Feb 03, 2014 gujarat riots coverage star newsndtv 0203 2002. Sc extends interim bail of maya kodnani the court had to adjourn the hearing since kodnanis counsel failed to file documents pertaining to the injuries she had suffered after falling on a. Feb 29, 2012 a decade after deadly riots in indias state of gujarat left over people dead, many cases relating to the killings are still far from closed. The source mentioned by bhanupratap here is fake one. Rana ayyub, formerly with tehelka, posed as maithili tyagi, a usaborn filmmaker and interviewed key figures in the state, including senior police officers.
We have no orders to save you state participation and. Court acquits 26 in 2002 gujarat riots citing lack of evidence godhra train burning. It is necessary to remove some more misconceptions. The 2002 gujarat riots was a threeday of intercommunal violence in the indian state of gujarat. A b vajpayee said modi is not following rajdharma posted on february 24, 2014 filed under 12concocted lies and myths by the media 11 comments fact. Justice retired gt nanavati om hands over the final report on gujarat riots to cm anandiben patel. The 2002 gujarat riots cases and their statuses so far. Gujarat riots 2002 coverage alpha tv gujrati, feb 28, march 1, 2002 part 1.
Of the nine cases relating to the gujarat riots of 2002, six have seen judgments delivered, including the naroda patiya massacre case. Apr 16, 20 headlines today investigation has uncovered several documents which reveal that 2002 gujarat riots were not sudden and spontaneous. The falsehood of riotfree and communally peaceful post 2002 gujarat. Maya kodnani acquitted in naroda patiya case maya kodnani was a bjp minister and naroda mla at the time of the 2002 postgodhra massacre, in which 97 people were killed. Nov 18, 2014 the final report of the commission on the 2002 riots, in which more than 1,000 people mostly of minority community were killed, comes after extensive investigation which ran over a period of. The 2002 violence in gujarat, godhra and after was reported widely by the m. Gujarat riots 2002 coverage alpha tv gujarati, feb 28. Following the initial riot incidents, there were further outbreaks of violence in ahmedabad for three months. The video footage was screened by the news channel aaj tak. The 2002 gujarat riots cases and their statuses so far the. Ashok mochi, face of gujarat riots, wants dalitmuslim unity now share, save, comment ashok parmar aka ashok mochi now works as a cobbler in. What is the peoples opinion on the gujarat riots in 2002. Gujarat 2002 riots latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. One of the most often heard modi fanboy claim is that 2002 was an aberration, after that modi ensured communal peace gujarat after that, he should be applauded for that.
For the sheer brutality, persistence and widespread nature of the violence, especially against women and children, the complicity of the state, the ghettoization. Ie after 12 years since its appointment and 25 extensions later, the nanavatimehta commission on tuesday submitted its final report on the 2002 godhra train carnage case and subsequent communal riots in parts of the state. It submitted its report on the godhra carnage in september 2008. Plague epidemic 1994, earthquake 2001, and riots 2002 tore apart india government did not try to help two different political groups, but both were corrupt and did not help narenda modi supported the riots and did not try to stop the violence the police were on the hindus. A special court on friday sentenced 11 persons found guilty of murder to life imprisonment of 14 years, while 12 persons found guilty of arson and rioting were awarded seven years in jail and one. This incident happened on 4th april 2002, when the then prime minister atal bihari vajpayee visited gujarat. Muslims yes christians only if they indulge in conversion. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text.
Muslims are on record starting 157 riots in gujarat after 3rd march. In 2012, maya kodnani was given the 28year sentence after special investigative team sit. State and police participation and complicity on the morning of february 27, 2002, the gruesome attack on the sabarmati express in godhra, gujarat. If you, the author claim to run the whole site and is not funded by fascist organisations in india, then do come out with your name. Gujarat 2002 also called operation kalank was an investigative report on the 2002 gujarat riots published by indias tehelka news magazine in its 7 november 2007 issue. The riots were result to unjust action started by muslims. Case against maya kodnani, convicted in 2002 riots, has. Timeline of the riots in modis gujarat the new york times. Ashok mochi, face of gujarat riots, wants dalitmuslim. The bbcs soutik biswas looks at whether the state has put the violent episode. Kodnani was in hospital on day of naroda gam riots, says witness naroda gam massacre is one of the nine major riot cases investigated by the sit. The bilkis bano case has been reopened after the supreme.
Find gujarat 2002 riots news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. Godhra riots were the aftermath of the sabarmati express burning. Apr 20, 2018 2002 gujarat riots naroda patiya riots. Did any riots happen in gujarat after the 2002 riots. Apr 20, 2018 of the nine cases relating to the gujarat riots of 2002, six have seen judgments delivered, including the naroda patiya massacre case. How many people were killed in the gujarat riots in 2002. What media didnt report according to a new book, there were glaring cases of hindus living in muslim areas suffering terribly, which were purposely overlooked by the human. Apr 06, 2014 for more than a decade, indians have asked whether narendra modi, indias new prime minister, could have slowed or stopped the bloody 2002 riots in gujarat. After the 2002 godhra carnage, the nanavati commission was appointed to probe the carnage which was a fullfledged commission of inquiry under the commission of inquiry act, 1952. Following the initial mishap there were several outbreaks of violence in ahmadabad for three months.
Opinion this is the only source left, when i was doing my stu. Jewellerymaker shah jahan mollah confesses to being terrified during the 2002 gujarat riots. Following the initial incident, there were further outbreaks of violence in ahmedabad for three months. Ahmedabad crime branch arrests key accused imran batuk the face of gujarat riots is extremely annoyed with. Case against maya kodnani, convicted in 2002 riots, has gaping holes. Sc allows sit chief r k raghavan to leave probe team the supreme court on thursday allowed r k raghavan, who was heading the apex courtappointed special investigation team sit to probe 2002 gujarat riots cases, to be relieved from the duty of heading the team. Hc allows zakia jafri to appeal for new probe into modis role, son terms ruling as victory jafris son termed the ruling as a victory, as the court allowed the. Mar 01, 2012 ten years ago, the indian state of gujarat was convulsed by some of the worst religious riots the country has seen. Gujarat hc acquits maya kodnani from naroda patiya case. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Gujarat riots were a reaction to innocent hindus who faced a tragedy in godhra.
A decade after deadly riots in indias state of gujarat left over people dead, many cases relating to the killings are still far from closed. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the 2002 gujarat riots article. Apr 20, 2018 maya kodnani, a former minister and a bjp leader, who was sentenced to 28years in prison for the biggest massacre in the 2002 gujarat riots, the naroda patiya case, has been acquitted by the gujarat high court. Eleven muslims were killed at naroda gam, on the outskirts of ahmedabad, on february 28, 2002 in the aftermath of godhra train burning incident. The true story the truth of the 2002 riots book online at best prices in india on. Quora moderation dosent allow me to use harsh words. The gujarat hc rejected a petition seeking investigation against thenchief minister narendra modi and others, for allegedly hatching the conspiracy behind the 2002 riots in the state. The godhra carnage difference between godhra and other tragic incidents several people unable to understand the sufferings of the hindu society have asked why did riots occur only after godhra. Tehelkas first such sting by ashish khetan, operation kalank, has been used as valuable evidence in key trials in the state. Narendra modi and state complicity in genocide3 under narendra modis leadership, between february 28 and march 02, 2002, more than 2,000 people, mostly muslims.
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