When Indira Gandhi got India Today copies picked up over Nellie massacre cover
Indira Gandhi Ordered Collection of ‘India Today’ Issues Featuring Nellie Massacre Cover
In a notable incident, former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi directed the retrieval of copies of ‘India Today’ magazine that prominently featured a cover story on the Nellie massacre. This event underscores the sensitivity surrounding the representation of historical events in media. The Nellie massacre took place in Assam in February 1983 and resulted in significant loss of life, sparking widespread concern and debate over communal tensions in the region.
