Vadodara: The 19th anniversary of the Godhra Sabarmati Express carnage may have fallen on the municipal polls eve in Godhra, but there was no major tension in the town. Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) brought out a rally in the town to pay homage to the 59 victims of the carnage that took place on February 27, 2002.
Police security was maintained in the town in wake of the elections as well as the carnage anniversary. Security was also maintained at the S-6 coach that was charred by miscreants in the carnage. The S-5 coach of the ill-fated train is also lying in the Godhra railway yard.
Besides VHP workers, three women also came to the coach to pay tributes to the victims. They claimed that they were not affiliated to any outfit or political party. A ‘Sundarkand’ recital was also organized in Godhra to mark the anniversary. It is being held since 2003 in Godhra.