New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special screening of The Sabarmati Report on Monday, joined by senior Cabinet members and MPs from the ruling alliance. The screening took place at the Balyogi Auditorium within the Parliament library building.A Historic Moment for ModiVeteran actor Jeetendra, present at the screening along with his daughter Ekta Kapoor, one of the films producers, revealed an intriguing detail about the event. “He [PM Modi] told me that it was the first movie he has seen after becoming prime minister,” Jeetendra shared. Actor Raashii Khanna, who plays a pivotal role in the film, echoed this sentiment, expressing delight at the opportunity.The event saw the participation of key Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari, as well as Jitan Ram Manjhi, a BJP ally. The film delves into the tragic fire aboard the Sabarmati Express in Godhra on February 27, 2002, which claimed the lives of 59 devotees returning from Ayodhya.Joined fellow NDA MPs at a screening of The Sabarmati Report.I commend the makers of the film for their effort. pic.twitter.com/uKGLpGFDMA— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 2, 2024A Career Highlight for the Lead ActorVikrant Massey, who portrays the lead protagonist in the film, described the experience of watching the movie alongside PM Modi as unparalleled. “This was the highest point in my career,” he said, appealing to audiences to watch the film for its compelling narrative. After the screening, PM Modi praised the filmmakers in a post on X, commending their effort to depict the incident. The BJP has actively promoted the movie, declaring it tax-free in several states.Revisiting the Godhra IncidentThe Godhra train fire incident has long been a contentious issue in Indian politics. While Gujarat police blamed a Muslim mob for setting the train coaches ablaze, the states subsequent communal riots drew national and international attention. An inquiry commission set up by then Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, a Congress ally, had suggested the fire was accidental. However, the Gujarat High Court later quashed the commissions findings, declaring them unconstitutional.
