[srean]

Everyone has left this thread so this comes late, but I wish the existence of Sundarlal's report and what it has to say is made more available and accessible.

Understanding does not come by hiding ugly thruths. In India its a common belief (among Hindus) that Hindus have never done anyone any wrong and were mind their own business peacefully an then all shit happened to them. False historical constructs are dangerous. Study of clear and open history backed by grassroots records is super important. If you, your dad is in Pakistan now, here's greetings from near his older home.

[selimthegrim]

Yes, he was from Gulbarga city, which figures prominently in the Sunderlal report.

[eklavya]

Someday I would like to understand how everything in India ultimately involves religion.

[srean]

Well it has been seared at the time of its modern birth.

Its importance varies by region though. Some parts haven't been touched by communal violence ever since partition (apart from Babri related ones) whereas others are repeat offenders.