In February 2002 the western Indian state of Gujarat, governed by the Hindu nationalist chief minister Narendra Modi, witnessed one of the country's biggest pogroms. Responding to reports that Muslims had set fire to a train carriage, killing 58 Hindu pilgrims inside, mobs rampaged across the state. The riots flared up again on 15 March 2002 and killing, raping and looting continued until mid-June. More than 2,000 Muslims were murdered, and tens of thousands rendered homeless in carefully planned and coordinated attacks of unprecedented savagery.

British Parliament  labelling the event a Genocide will help bring peace between Hindus, Muslims , Sikhs and Christians in the subcontinent. We must continue to call for truth, justice and accountability for all victims, After 16  years, we must continue to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice