In the wake of India’s tragedy, six reasons for hope

The death of more than 600 people in the recent sectarian riots in Gujarat state was a sobering reminder of the primeval passions and tribal savagery that can be unleashed so ferociously and quickly in India. They were a corrective to the excessively optimistic view of the world’s second most populous nation that saw only an emerging information technology powerhouse and a vibrant, modern, democratic country.

Related Subject(s): Human Rights and Refugees

Countries: India