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Why I Killed the Mahatma- Uncovering Godse's Defence

Koenraad Elst
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The elucidation of Godse’s political testament becomes the methodology adopted by Dr Elst to engage in a wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion of the politics and ideology of India in the immediate decades before independence and the period after its attainment in 1947.

It is common knowledge that Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead in 1948 by a Hindu militant, shortly after India had both gained her independence and lost nearly a quarter of her territory to the new state of Pakistan. Lesser known is assassin Nathuram Godse’s motive. Until now, no publication has dealt with this question, except for the naked text of Godse’s own defence speech during his trial. It didn’t save him from the hangman, but still contains substantive arguments against the facile glorification of the Mahatma.

Dr Koenraad Elst compares Godse’s case against Gandhi with criticisms voiced in wider circles, and with historical data known at the time or brought to light since. While the Mahatma was extolled by the Hindu masses, political leaders of divergent persuasions who had had dealings with him were less enthusiastic. Their sobering views would have become the received wisdom about the Mahatma if he hadn’t been martyred. Yet, the author also presents some new considerations in Gandhi’s defence from unexpected quarters.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
251 pages
Publication:
2018
Publisher:
Rupa Publications
Edition:
First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
8129149974
ISBN13:
9788129149978
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Why I Killed the Mahatma- Uncovering Godse's Defence

Koenraad Elst
4.09/5 (215 ratings)
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The elucidation of Godse’s political testament becomes the methodology adopted by Dr Elst to engage in a wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion of the politics and ideology of India in the immediate decades before independence and the period after its attainment in 1947.

It is common knowledge that Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead in 1948 by a Hindu militant, shortly after India had both gained her independence and lost nearly a quarter of her territory to the new state of Pakistan. Lesser known is assassin Nathuram Godse’s motive. Until now, no publication has dealt with this question, except for the naked text of Godse’s own defence speech during his trial. It didn’t save him from the hangman, but still contains substantive arguments against the facile glorification of the Mahatma.

Dr Koenraad Elst compares Godse’s case against Gandhi with criticisms voiced in wider circles, and with historical data known at the time or brought to light since. While the Mahatma was extolled by the Hindu masses, political leaders of divergent persuasions who had had dealings with him were less enthusiastic. Their sobering views would have become the received wisdom about the Mahatma if he hadn’t been martyred. Yet, the author also presents some new considerations in Gandhi’s defence from unexpected quarters.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
251 pages
Publication:
2018
Publisher:
Rupa Publications
Edition:
First Edition
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
8129149974
ISBN13:
9788129149978
kindle Asin:

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