Sun Mar 16 13:17:22 UTC 2025: ## PM Modi Calls 2002 Godhra Riots a Tragedy of Unimaginable Magnitude
**NEW DELHI –** Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the 2002 Godhra riots as a tragedy of unimaginable magnitude. While the statement offers no new details or policy pronouncements, it marks a renewed acknowledgement of the severity of the event which resulted in widespread violence and loss of life. The Prime Minister’s comments have been met with varied reactions across the political spectrum.
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