Sabarmati Report - The

In February 2002, the Indian state of Gujarat witnessed a wave of violence that left hundreds of people dead, mostly Muslims, and thousands displaced. The riots were sparked by the burning of a train carrying Hindu pilgrims, which was blamed on Muslim extremists. However, investigations and eyewitness accounts suggest that the violence was pre-planned and executed by organized groups, with tacit support from the state government.

The Sabarmati Report is a comprehensive analysis documenting the findings, recommendations, and implications of an inquiry into urban riverfront redevelopment, flood management, and heritage conservation along the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, India. It synthesizes technical studies, stakeholder consultations, environmental assessments, and socioeconomic analyses to propose an integrated plan balancing urban renewal, ecological resilience, and cultural preservation. The Sabarmati Report

Critically, the film has received a polarized response. Supporters, including several politicians from the ruling party, have praised it as a "brave and necessary correction of the historical record." Conversely, critics and historians argue that the film simplifies a complex communal tragedy, ignores evidence of the riots that followed (such as the Nanavati-Mehta Commission’s findings), and serves a political agenda rather than a factual one. In February 2002, the Indian state of Gujarat