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In the film, then UK Foreign Secretary (Minister) Jack Straw speaks of strong concerns over the violence having led to the inquiry. Modi is shown denying any involvement to BBC correspondents and contesting their conclusions.

Modi had denied allegations that he did not do enough to stop the violence.

Thapar’s lecture to a familiar audience was like the warm towel a pugilist gets to freshen up before the next bout in the ring.

Owaisi also accused Shah of being intoxicated with power.

'After they were taught a lesson in 2002, these elements left that path. They refrained from indulging in violence from 2002 till 2022,' the Union home minister said while campaigning in the state.

His comments, however, drew a lot of flak from Opposition leaders in the country. Trinamool Congress MP, Mahua Moitra, took to Twitter to voice her opinion against Shah's statements.

Sreekumar's counsel submitted that he may be granted the relief in view of his age and considering that the chargesheet has been filed.

The remission granted to men convicted of gangrape and mass murder is our defeat. It is our collective responsibility to resoundingly say ‘no more of this’.

The Gujarat High Court is also hearing the regular bail plea of Teesta Setalvad, an another accused in the case of the alleged fabrication of evidence

A special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against activist Teesta Setalvad, retired Director General of Police RB Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.