Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Shankarsinh Vaghela's Controversial Godhra Massacre Claims
Shankarsinh Vaghela, a former Chief Minister of Gujarat, has made controversial statements about the Godhra Massacre, which happened in 2002.
He claimed that the train coach was set on fire from the inside by the Hindu Karsevaks, not from the outside by local Muslims.
This is contrary to the court's findings, which proved that Muslims had planned and executed the attack.
Vaghela's statements have been widely criticized as they insult the victims and their families.
The video of his interview has gained over 1 million views, and many people are taking his words as truth.
It is important to note that the court has already punished the criminals involved in the massacre, and Vaghela's claims are factually incorrect and disrespectful.
Shankarsinh Vaghela claimed the Godhra train coach was set on fire from inside by Hindu Karsevaks.
The Supreme Court and independent investigations proved that local Muslims planned and executed the attack.
Vaghela's statements have been widely criticized for insulting the victims and their families.
The video of his interview has gained over 1 million views, with many people believing his claims.
The Godhra Massacre resulted in the deaths of 59 Hindu Karsevaks, including 27 women and 10 children.
- Who
- Shankarsinh Vaghela, former Chief Minister of Gujarat
- What
- Controversial claims about the Godhra Massacre
- When
- January 8, 2024 (video posted)
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To accuse the BJP and polarize Hindu-Muslim communities
- Person Involved
- Shankarsinh Vaghela
- Incident
- Godhra Massacre
- Date of Incident
- February 27, 2002
- Victims
- 59 Hindu Karsevaks (27 women, 10 children)
- Allegation
- Train coach set on fire from inside
- Court Verdict
- Muslim criminals punished, conspiracy proven
- Shankarsinh's Role
- Former Chief Minister of Gujarat
- Video Views
- Over 1 million