Today In History

Gandhi The Leader Of The Indian National Congress

Mohandas K. Gandhi, India’s iconic political and spiritual leader, was tragically assassinated on January 30, 1948, in New Delhi. He was 78 years old at the time of his death. Gandhi was shot three times at point-blank range by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist, while on his way to a prayer meeting.

Godse, who was 39 years old at the time, was motivated by his strong opposition to Gandhi’s tolerance for Muslims and his advocacy for a unified India. Godse believed that Gandhi’s policies were weakening the Hindu community and felt that his actions were necessary to protect Hinduism.

Gandhi’s assassination sent shockwaves across India and the world, leading to widespread mourning and riots. His death was a devastating blow to the Indian independence movement, which he had championed through non-violent resistance.

In the aftermath of Gandhi’s assassination, Godse was quickly captured and later tried and executed for his crime. However, the ideologies that fueled Godse’s actions continued to simmer, reflecting the complex and often contentious nature of Indian politics.

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