Assassinated Mahatma Gandhi by shooting him three times at close range on January 30, 1948, during evening prayers; Godse was later tried, convicted of murder, and executed by hanging on November 15, 1949, in Ambala Central Jail, accepting responsibility for the politically motivated act. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Details of the Assassination & Aftermath:
- The Act: Godse approached Gandhi, bowed, and fired three shots, killing him.
- Trial & Conviction: Godse claimed sole responsibility during his trial and justified the act as necessary against Gandhi’s perceived support for Pakistan. He was sentenced to death.
- Execution: Despite pleas for commutation, Godse was hanged on November 15, 1949, in Ambala Jail.
- : Though tried for conspiracy, Savarkar was acquitted, but many believed he had connections to the plot.
- Organizations: The was banned for a year, though it denied involvement, stating Godse had left in the 1930s. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7]
Godse’s Motives:
- In his own words, Godse felt Gandhi’s constant support for Pakistan made him a necessary target, stating, “There was no other way to deal with Pakistan”. [5]
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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathuram_Godse
[2] https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathuram_Godse
[3] https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/nathuram-vinayak-godse