Open AccessASSASSINATION OF GANDHI: A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Author(s) -
Nuzhat Akram Dr. Benish Khan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pakistan journal of international affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2664-360X
pISSN - 2523-1693
DOI - 10.52337/pjia.v4i3.252
Subject(s) - schism , hindutva , hinduism , nationalism , politics , religious studies , element (criminal law) , history , ancient history , gender studies , sociology , political science , law , philosophy
This article investigates into the murder of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Bapu. Godse the assassin stated that he killed Gandhi as he divided India and also defended the Muslims. His presence was weakening the concept of Akand Baharat. The study delves the motives of fanatic Hindus and protagonist of Hindutva behind the murder of Gandhi. Nehru became the visionary leader of India. The Muslims were further kept aloof. Schism was manifest between the nationalist Indians and fanatic Hindus. The element of Hinduism prevails the Indian politics today in which Muslims have been marginalized.