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This archival footage captures a significant and sensitive chapter of India’s political history. The video begins with Atal Bihari Vajpayee taking oath as the Prime Minister of India, marking the beginning of a new government. During this period, organizations such as the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal were publicly vocal about their demands for decisive action toward the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a long-standing national debate. The footage then moves to 2002, referencing the tragic Godhra incident, where a coach of the Sabarmati Express returning from Ayodhya caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 56 passengers, many of whom were kar sevaks. This event triggered nationwide shock and became one of the most painful and highly discussed moments in contemporary
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