Thus, shortly after releasing nathurams book, why i assassinated mahatma gandhi, in december 1993, gopal godse in an interview with frontline magazine stated. He went unconscious instantaneously and breathed his last some twenty minutes later. Born in a devotional brahmin family, i instinctively came to. Calling him a hero of any sort would be undervaluing or may be overvaluing for a few. After failure to get the information, bansal approached the central information commissioner cic.
Gandhiji was shot to death by a religious fanatic on the 30th january 1948 while he was walking to a platform from which he had to address a prayer meeting. Nathuram vinayak godse may 19 th, 1910 november 15 th, 1949 was a right wing advocate of hindu nationalism who assassinated mahatma gandhi, shooting him in the chest three times at point blank range in new delhi on january 30 th, 1948. Nathuram godse was arrested immediately after he assassinated gandhiji, based on an f. Nathuram godse was nervous, fearful going to gallows. Almost last words spoken by nathuram godse banned by indian govt. Nathuram had declared before the court that he had left the rss in 1934 as the then rss chief was facing a lot of trouble.
Revealing mahatma gandhis murderer nathuram godse s ties with rss book extract i have worked for several years in rss and subsequently joined the hms hindu maha sabha and volunteered myself. After he shot him, instead of running away, he stood his ground and surrounded. This comes almost 70 years after godse was hanged for the assassination of the father of the nation. Oct 03, 2010 almost last words spoken by nathuram godse banned by indian govt. Nathuram godse was arrested immediately after he assassinated gandhiji, based on a f. Yes he had his own perspective of what was good for the nation and did not deny of others contributions. While waiting for execution in ambala jail, nathuram godse repented. But nehrus personal secretary got too personal with indira gandhi. My 12 years of sex life with indira gandhi came to end. The mahatmas great grandson tushar gandhi had rubbished the remark then. These are the last words spoken by nathuram godse, that why he killed gandhi, which are banned by indian government.
Revealing mahatma gandhis murderer nathuram godses ties. Godse, an advocate of hindu nationalism, from pune, maharashtra, who believed gandhi to have favored the political demands of indias muslims during the. Its feel great to read the sir nathuram godses speech. Godse was the greatest hindu ever born, because he not only sacrificed his life, but also his honour, for sake of protecting his religion. In may 2019, in the lead up to the final phase of indian elections, bjps candidate from bhopal, pragya. Please let us know as comment, if the answer is not correct. Nathuram godse and narayan apte were the first convicts to be hanged in independent india. But, do you know the reasons that motivated this young man to kill gandhi. Hey ram were gandhis last words, says grandson india news. Gandhi, with almost feeble or faint ah, possibly as a reflex action and shock, fell to the ground. The trial began on 27 may 1948 and concluded on 10 february 1949. Nathuram godse wrote a will before his execution, his last. Nathuram godse assassinated gandhiji on 30 january 1948.
But, conferring a stature of a great patriot to him that, noone will deny. He served as nehrus special assistant from 1946 to 1959. Gopal godse, quoted in the godse dilemma outlook magazine, 27 april 1998. Nathuram vinayak godse may 19, 1910 november 15, 1949 was a right wing advocate of hindu nationalism who assassinated mahatma gandhi, shooting him in the chest three times at point blank range in new delhi on january 30, 1948. On this date in 1949, mahatma gandhis assassin was hanged at indias ambala jail, together with one of his coconspirators. Jan 30, 2018 never said hey ram werent bapus last words. Jan 30, 2016 in other words, godses anxieties were to be expressed and overcome in the politicalreligious realm. Speech by nathuram godse in the court assassinated mahatma. Gandhi had done very good in south africa to uphold the rights and wellbeing of. Nathuram was the second son and second child of vinayak vamanrao godse and lakshmi godse.
O mathai who was with nehru, knew everything about the nehru family, actually a bit too much. Samasya hai gandhi ji ke pakshpati decisions or uspar jid ki hai. This statement is the last made by godse before the court. Gopal godse writes that devdas had perhaps come there expecting to find some horridlooking, bloodthirsty monster, without a trace of politeness. Nathuram godse was nervous, fearful going to gallows, said. Lets take a look at certain edited excerpts from nathuram godse s court statement that can help us understand his side of the story. Nathuram vinayak godse final words on mahatma gandhi in court. In other words, godses anxieties were to be expressed and overcome in the politicalreligious realm. After the assignation of gandhi, an individual named nandlal mehta. Here is nathuram godses final speech in the court before he was sentenced to death for slaying m. Political propaganda taking over international harmony. Cic the national archives asked bansal to inspect the records and cull out the information.
His father was a fifteenrupeeamonth employee of the post office. Gandhis pa ninetysixyearold venkita kalyanam, who claims to be a witness to the horrific event on january 30, 1948, said he could not hear anything due to the commotion after the incident. Last words of nathuram godse in court sunday, february 15, 2009. The accumulating provocation of 32 years, culminating in his last promuslim fast, at last goaded me to the conclusion that the existence of gandhiji should be brought to an end immediately he developed a subjective mentality under which he alone was the final judge of what was right or wrong. Revealing mahatma gandhis murderer nathuram godses ties with rss book extract i have worked for several years in rss and subsequently joined the hms hindu maha sabha and volunteered myself. His each words are noted to written down in golden words for future generation of india. These were not his last words but last letter to his parents.
Nathuram godse, the murderer of mahatma gandhi, has resurfaced. The anniversary of mahatma gandhis assassination by nathuram godse, makes it imperative to narrate in my own words from the epic book freedom at midnight certain interesting anecdotes from last hours of mahatmas life. Nathuram godses final statement unedited on january, 1948, i learnt that gandhiji had decided to go on fast unto death. Jan 30, 2016 nathuram godse, who had assassinated gandhi on january 30, 1948, had in his last speech explained why he took this extreme step. The trial, which was held in camera, began on may 27, 1948 and concluded on february 10, 1949. I was born in a brahmin family and thats why i was attached to hindu dharma. Godse, an ex rashtriya swayamsevak sangh member from pune, maharashtra, thought gandhi favored the political demands of. Nathuram after firing shots raised his hand with the gun and. His father was vinayak vaman rao godse, his mother lakshmi godavari before marriage.
Privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view. Known as shri nathuram godse, born in the baramati district of poona in india. The trial of nathuram godse commenced on 22 june 1948 before atma charan, a senior member of the judicial branch of the indian civil service, at a speciallyconstituted court at the red fort. Dec 29, 2014 in other words, godses anxieties were to be expressed and overcome in the politicalreligious realm. The last words of nathuram godse bhuwan pandey born in a devotional brahmin family, i instinctively came to revere hindu religion, hindu history and hindu culture. Nathuram godse why i killed gandhi his last words youtube. While being jailed, during the last days of his life and before execution he wrote his will in a letter. This is the speech given by nathuram godse in the court in his last trial for the murder of mahatma gandhi born in a devotional brahmin family, i instinctively came to revere hindu religion, hindu history and hindu culture. On 8 november, 1948, godse spoke for nearly 5 hours in the court. May 10, 2011 its feel great to read the sir nathuram godse s speech. Nathuram godse was born on may 19, 1910, to parents vinayak and lakshmi in an orthodox brahmin family in india. Dec 18, 2016 nathuram godse assassinated gandhiji on 30 january 1948.
Godse was the fifth child and the fourth son, but his three brothers before him had all died in infancy. Nathuram godse, who had assassinated gandhi on january 30, 1948, had in his last speech explained why he took this extreme step. Indias greatest misfortune is india didnt get independance by the men like. An image of a 39yearold man from pune baramati is often presented in front of the world as mahatma gandhis killer. Jan 25, 2015 gopal godse writes that devdas had perhaps come there expecting to find some horridlooking, bloodthirsty monster, without a trace of politeness. This is what nathuram godse said in his defence of. Mahatma gandhis last words after he was shot by nathuram godse on january 30, 1948 were hey ram, the mahatmas great grandson tushar gandhi said on wednesday. Nathuram godse was born at baramati, pune district, india. Mahatma gandhis last words after he was shot by nathuram godse on january 30, 1948 were hey ram, the mahatmas great grandson tushar gandhi said. The last words of nathuram godse eastern initiative for. In his last editorial of agrani which he changed overnight he said gandhi must be stopped at any cost and he justified why gandhijis assassination was not only inevitable but also. Information commissioner sridhar acharyulu said, one may disagree with nathuram godse and his coaccused but we cannot refuse disclosure.
Lets take a look at certain edited excerpts from nathuram godses court statement that can help us understand his side of the story. You can say we grew up in the rss rather than in our home. He has beocme a talking point in the national election when india is preparing to vote for 59 seats in the final phase of the lok sabha polls. Nathram godse last speech nathuram godse his last speech may it please your honour nathuram godse on 8 november 1948, nathuram godse 19 may 191015 november 1949 rose to make his statement in court. The reason given was that he wanted an assurance of hindumuslim unity but i and many others could easily see that the real motive. Godse, an ex rashtriya swayamsevak sangh member from pune, maharashtra, thought gandhi favored the political demands of indias muslims during the partition of. Nathuram vinayak godse 19 may 1910 15 november 1949 was the assassin of mahatma. Nathuram godses final statement unedited indiansaga. Watch last speech of nathuram vinayak godse in the court who not guilty of slaying mahatma gandhi. Last photomahatma gandhigandhi was on his way to address a prayer meeting when his assassin, nathuram godse, fired three bullets from a beretta 9 mm pistol into his chest. Gandhijis assassin, nathuram godse s final address to the court.
I had, therefore, been intensely proud of hinduism as a whole. Nathuram godse, the rss, and the murder of gandhi manas. How nathuram godse died what follows is an eyewitness account of the last hours, hanging, cremation and disposal of ashes of nathuram godse and his. May 17, 2019 nathuram godse, the murderer of mahatma gandhi, has resurfaced. Oct 31, 2011 nathuram godse was a learned man, very sharp and intelligent editor of agrani one of the most famous newspaper of that time with nana aapte. The statement of nathuram godse, along with other relevant records related to the assassination of mahatma gandhi, should be proactively disclosed on the website of the national archives, the cic has ruled. Rare photos of indian freedom fighters nathuram godse with gun in hand facing mahatma gandhi just before his assassination. While offering adorations to your photo i will be absolved in brahma the almighty. Nathuram godse simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nathuram vinayak godse 19101949 find a grave memorial. Nathuram godse nathuram vinayak godse 19 may 1910 15 november 1949 was the assassin of mahatma gandhi, who shot gandhi in the chest three times at point blank range in new delhi on 30 january 1948.
Jan 19, 2019 the early life of nathuram godse, the man who killed gandhi. He was a hindu nationalist, and the assassin of mahatma gandhi. Speech by nathuram godse in the court assassinated mahatma gandhi. Reading quietly from a typed manuscript, he sought to explain why he had killed gandhi. India, mohandas karamchand gandhi, nathuram godse pages. How nathuram godse died what follows is an eyewitness account of the last hours, hanging, cremation and disposal of ashes of nathuram godse and his coconspirator narayan apte, writes karan thapar. Godse approached gandhi on january 30, 1948 during the evening prayer at 5. Disclose nathuram godses statement in mahatma gandhi. Feb 17, 2017 disclose nathuram godses statement in mahatma gandhi assassination trial. Why i killed gandhi nathuram godses final address to the. Jan 30, 2018 hey ram werent bapus last words when he was assassinated. Hey ram werent bapus last words when he was assassinated. My most revered parents, my last humble salutation to you, i have your photo with me. The accumulating provocation of thirtytwo years, culminating in his last promuslim fast, at last goaded me to the conclusion that the existence of gandhi should be brought to an end immediately.
Fir kyu nathuram godse ne gandhi ji ko sabhi logo ke samne mara. Dec 25, 2017 an image of a 39yearold man from pune baramati is often presented in front of the world as mahatma gandhis killer. Sacrifice for militant hinduism in assassinating gandhi, nathuram gave his otherwise. Apr 30, 2020 gandhiji was shot to death by a religious fanatic on the 30th january 1948 while he was walking to a platform from which he had to address a prayer meeting.
An appeal to the punjab high court, then in session at simla, did not find favour and the sentence was upheld. On 12th november 1949, nathuram godse wrote a letter to his parents in which he stated. Nathuram godse and his accomplicecummentorinchief narayan apte both were hanged together booked an air india flight. October 19, 2011 january 30th, 1949 the mahatma was assassinated by a man called naturam godse. O mathai was the private secretary to indias first prime minister, jawaharlal nehru. When godse bowed, one of the girls flanking and supporting gandhi, said to godse, brother, bapu is already late and tried to put him off, but he pushed her aside and shot gandhi in the chest three times at pointblank range with a semiautomatic pistol.
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