‘The Sabarmati Report’ Declared Tax-Free in Multiple Indian States

The film, based on the 2002 Godhra train incident, has been exempted from entertainment tax in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Haryana.

The Sabarmati Report, a film centered on the 2002 Godhra train burning, has received tax-free status in six Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the tax exemption after attending a screening of the film in Lucknow alongside its cast and crew.
The film, directed by Dheeraj Sarna and starring Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, aims to explore the incident and its portrayal in the media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the movie for bringing attention to the events of the Godhra tragedy, calling it an important effort to uncover the truth.
Leaders from various states have commended the film for its sensitive handling of the subject and its effort to counteract alleged false narratives surrounding the incident.