2 October 1994: Why do the people of Uttarakhand feel disappointed and angry remembering this day?
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October 2nd is Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, and he was a champion of non-violence. However, this day is a symbol of pain and anger for the people of Uttarakhand. It was on this day in 1994 that the Rampur Tiraha incident occurred, where police opened fire and brutalized peaceful protesters and raped women. Even justice, delivered 30 years later, has not, and will never, erase this dark chapter. October 2nd is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi preached a message of non-violence that still resonates around the world. On this day, people sing hymns and pray for non-violence. Even liquor shops are closed. But this very October 2nd carries a pang that still occasionally pains the people of Uttarakhand, filling them with anger and despair. This year, Gandhi Jayanti and Vijayadashami coincide, so people are talking a lot about these two festivals. But for the people of Uttarakhand, October 2nd is a dark day, a symbol of government bru...