Gujarat

Gujarat (ગુજરાત in Gujarati) is the most industrialized state in India after Maharashtra and is located in western India, bordered by Pakistan to the northwest and Rajasthan to the north. Its capital is Gandhinagar, a planned city close to Ahmedabad, the former state capital and the commercial center of Gujarat.

Communal Harmony

Some parts of Gujarat have witnessed sectarian violence from time to time.

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In 1946, Riots were triggered by a Muslim league's call for direct action.

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In 1969, Major riots broke out after an attack on Jagannath Temple Rath Yatra.

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In 1986, the Anti-Reservation movement sparked riots which lasted for months.

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One of the most gruesome events, the Dabgaardvaad massacre in which a Hindu home was

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burned, killing all members inside, occurred during that period.

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In 2002, Riots were triggered by attack on train by a mob (Muslim) in godhra killing 59 Hindu pilgrims including

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25 women and 14 children. As per the information presented in Parliament by Junior Home Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal of the Congress Party, 790 Muslims and 254 Hindus perished in the riots; 223 more were reported missing. http://us.rediff.com/news/2005/may/11guj.htmhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1106699.cms.

Related Topics:
Parliament - Home Minister - Congress Party

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The Gujarat government led by Chief Minister Narendra Modi was heavily criticized by Human Rights groups for its inability and perceievd inaction in regards to providing protection from extreme-right Hindu fanatics to Gujarat's Muslim minority. As per the NHRC mandated reports, the state incurred Rs. 204.62 crore towards relief and rehabilatation measures. (See also 2002 Gujarat violence)

Related Topics:
Narendra Modi - 2002 Gujarat violence

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