Why I Killed Gandhi

What we read in history and text books is totally different. This truly is an eye opener letting readers know why Gandhi was killed.

This is the kind of book/review/subject that warrants a 100, no a 1000 disclaimers, but I am going to offer none. Mostly because I don't even know where to begin with the disclaimers on this one. What do I even say? Especially when I am so conflicted on how I feel about the assassination, which is at the core of this book.So here's what I'll do - I'll just share my own thoughts on the book & leave it to you guys to decide whether or not to read this one. However, just to be clear, at-least on that front, my recommendation is clear: read this book.Not because it's pro or against anyone or any ideology. And certainly not because I condone Godse's act (because I don't, that's the root cause of my internal conflict).Read this book because it will give you insight into the mind of the man who killed Gandhi, his thought process & his reasons. Especially read it, because it highlights a side of Indian history that has been intentionally erased from textbooks, all to promote the brand & idea of Gandhi.Which truth be told, is not all propaganda. Because Gandhi did do some truly great work, if nothing else, then he must be applauded for sustaining a mass movement for freedom and standing up for a lot of noble values.But then again to highlight only one side of the man & his movement while disregarding the other, is to settle for a half truth instead of the complete history, which is not that straightforward, but complicated, messy and downright unpleasant.And that's why I say read this book, use your judgement & make up your own mind on how you feel about the book, the man (both the men in-fact) & the assassination. But do read it.Full review / unfiltered thoughts on the blog: shanaya tales dot com.

Very honest account. It’s important for us to know all sides of the story to let go of the prejudices we may subconsciously hold. However, killing can never ever be justified and this needs to be emphasized in this era more than any other. I wish we all can think openly, live and let live.

The author clearly has the conviction and had gone through a significant soul searching for answers before reaching the conclusion to do the unthinkable. He has certainly presented a very convincing argument to justify his actions.

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I grew up in India and was taught that Godse was a fanatic and a murderer - same was perhaps taught to every single Indian. After reading Godse's defense and his rationale, there is no doubt in my mind that his action that day was indeed heroic and for the betterment of the country. I don't come to this conclusion lightly. One only has to look at not just what happened then but what has been happening in India even after 75 years of independence. Gandhi's policies and actions were not consistent with his carefully portrayed image of "mahatma" and champion of non-violence and human rights. His appeasement policies to Muslim extremists, and inability and inaction caused deaths, rapes, forced conversions and displacement of millions of Hindus and India is still paying the price of such thinking. Godse was indeed a patriot and should be treated as such. Godse's statement of defense was banned from being published and circulated in India. Sad that India could neither handle truth nor free-speech when it comes to inconvenient facts.

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BR Ambedkar explains in his writings and speeches in Vol 17, Part 2, Page 67 that treachery and deceit are weapons of the weak. MK Gandhi always used these weapons. Earlier he used to call himself humble disciple of Gokhale. Then he admired Tilak after Gokhale's death. After Tilak's death Gandhi hated Tilak as well just like Gokhale.

Gandhi’s attitude was My way or the Highway…Indians acquire this attitude as a result of some success overseas…if a successful Indian goes back home, he behaves like he’s visiting a tacky rural village and treats the natives as such…this is a kind of colonial attitude but by a fellow Indian…Gandhi exhibited this attitude only in his approach to national policy issues…personally he was second to none in his simplicity and frugality…this being a main reason why he was at the top…because he had the trust of all Indians - wealthy and common…even today in 2021 few can criticize him and survive in public life…he’s treated almost Godly in certain political aspects simply because the leaders can’t seem to break his strangle hold on the thought process of how India should be and conduct herself in the League of Nations…The Congress Party men then and today and many other Indian politicians fully disagree with Gandhi but for the outside world they’ll continue to behave like he was correct and above all criticism - simply because they can’t measure up to his level of public austerity and incorruptibility…so he continues to be Godly in India even today…in brief Gandhi is having this Christlike fame in the world because of his personal sacrifices…Another spoiler for India was both Muslim League and Gandhi didn’t believe in parliamentary democracy wherein the representatives gain upper hand by the strength of their just and logical arguments and prevail upon other members and the nation to formulate policies…instead they believed in street power and both were competing with and wary of each other…on one side was the League, a political party based on religious Islamic ideology and on the other side was an old man with a stick…both taking on each other on the streets of India…and Hindus had no other choice but to go with the old man at least for the current time…Unfortunately even today in 2021, India hasn’t been able to exorcise the ghost of Gandhi from it’s polity…street power can still bring a popularly elected government to its knees and force reversal of beneficial policies and replace them with draconian ones benefiting a few…Hindus even though a majority, continue to at the receiving end most times…India is the only country where a majority community has to beg the government for its rights…

Book is having a clear reference.

He did not ask for mercy. I agree with his statement about non violence, Gandhi preached a lie about non violence because I lot of violence was created due to him.

Alegato final del hombre condenado por matar a Ghandi. Lo hizo por que lo creyó necesario y es muy convincente en sus razones. Muycorto, se lee en una hora y vale la pena.

I knew for the first time that he was assassinated, and I didn't know much about Gandhi so I was interested in it.