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 Dheeraj Sarna’s The Sabarmati Report is a bold foray into political drama, shedding light on one of India’s most tragic and controversial chapters. With Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra delivering compelling performances, the film unpacks the harrowing events surrounding the Sabarmati Express tragedy, which claimed the lives of 59 innocent pilgrims. Released on November 15, 2024, the movie has struck a chord with audiences nationwide, sparking both emotional and intellectual engagement. The decision to premiere the film at the Balyogi Auditorium in Parliament, attended by key political figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers, underscores its significance as more than just a cinematic work—it is a national conversation starter. Prime Minister Modi’s endorsement of the film, encapsulated in his tweet about the importance of truth triumphing over “fake narratives,” lends political weight to the narrative and underscores the broader socio-po...

  Sachin Pilot , the former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, has been at the center of a political drama that has been unfolding in the state. The Congress Party, of which he is a member, has accused him of conspiring to bring down the government in the state. In response, Pilot has been defying his own party by staging protests and rallies in Rajasthan. The reason behind Sachin Pilot's protest is rooted in his long-standing differences with the Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot. Pilot had been angling for the Chief Minister's post, but the party chose to appoint Gehlot instead. This decision led to simmering tensions between the two leaders. The rift between Pilot and Gehlot came to a head last year when the Congress Party was struggling to keep its coalition government in Karnataka intact. At the time, Pilot and his supporters had camped out in a luxury resort in Haryana, triggering a political crisis in Rajasthan. The Congress leadership managed to placate Pilot and ...