6 Yards To Democracy

6 Yards To Democracy

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Status

Released

Runtime

1h 6m

Original Title

6 Yards To Democracy

Director

Nishtha Jain

Description

6 Yards to Democracy revisits a gruesome incident that took place during an election rally in north India. Thousands of women from poor localities of Lucknow city, lured by the promise of free saris, had been waiting for hours in the harsh sun for the cheap six-yard cloths. A stampede occurred: 22 died and hundreds were injured.