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1984 Survivors Approach PM; Akalis Walk Out of Lower House of Parliament
June 4, 2004 | Comments Off on 1984 Survivors Approach PM; Akalis Walk Out of Lower House of Parliament
Survivors of the 1984 pogroms against Sikhs met with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calling for a memorial in Delhi for those massacred and a resolution condemning the pogroms. In addition: The memorandum said as Congress leader Jagdish Tytler had a major role in the riots he should be immediately removed from the Union Council of […]
Jun
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Pogrom Survivor Describes Harassment and Resolve to Give Full Statement in Court
June 4, 2004 | Comments Off on Pogrom Survivor Describes Harassment and Resolve to Give Full Statement in Court
Rehana Vora is a key witness in the Ode case arising from the 2002 Gujrat pogroms against Muslims, in which 27 people were killed, including members of her family. She has stuck by her statement despite harassment by perpetrators and attempts to bribe her: Rehana says she has been threatened with dire consequences by the […]
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Gujarat Assembly Passes Draconian Bill
June 4, 2004 | Comments Off on Gujarat Assembly Passes Draconian Bill
The Gujarat Assembly passed a bill that resembles POTA, to ensure the continued detention of the Godhra accused in the event that POTA is repealed. The Opposition had walked out prior to the passing of the bill. Three sections were deleted on the advice of President Abdul Kalam: The Gujarat Assembly today passed the amended […]