New Delhi: The screening of the film The Sabarmati Report at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was abruptly stopped following protests by some students.
The event was organized by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and was scheduled to take place at the badminton court in the Dhaka area of the campus. However, chaos ensued when students began raising slogans and tearing posters related to the film.
Stones pelted during protest
During the screening, stones were reportedly thrown at the venue, which led to further unrest and the eventual cancellation of the screening. ABVP students accused left-wing students of being responsible for the stone pelting, fueling tension on the university campus.
The Sabarmati Report, a film directed by Dheeraj Sarna, is based on the 2002 Godhra incident in Gujarat, which involved the tragic fire in the Sabarmati Express that killed 59 people, many of whom were Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya.
The film, starring Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra, portrays a journalist’s efforts to uncover the truth behind the incident.
Film in controversy since release
Since its release, The Sabarmati Report film has stirred controversy. Some critics have praised it for addressing social issues, while others have criticized it for presenting a one-sided view of the events.
The film has garnered attention not only for its sensitive subject matter but also because several BJP leaders have publicly supported and watched the movie. In some states, it has even been declared tax-free.
