Trial Court Verdict and Reactions
On 22 February 2011, the trial court convicted 31 people for the attack and acquitted 63. The court noted that the incident was a conspiracy and convicted the 31 people under Indian Penal Code Sections 302 and 120B.
BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said, "the theory propagated by the (central) government and some NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) has been proved wrong..." Congress spokesperson declined to comment on Godhra verdict.
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