Overview

• 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.