Jan 30, 2016 in other words, godses anxieties were to be expressed and overcome in the politicalreligious realm. But, do you know the reasons that motivated this young man to kill gandhi. This is what nathuram godse said in his defence of. Last words of nathuram godse in court sunday, february 15, 2009. His father was a fifteenrupeeamonth employee of the post office. Nathuram godse and narayan apte were the first convicts to be hanged in independent india. 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. An appeal to the punjab high court, then in session at simla, did not find favour and the sentence was upheld.
Nathuram vinayak godse final words on mahatma gandhi in court. His father was vinayak vaman rao godse, his mother lakshmi godavari before marriage. Nathuram godse why i killed gandhi his last words youtube. I had, therefore, been intensely proud of hinduism as a whole. Reading quietly from a typed manuscript, he sought to explain why he had killed gandhi. While waiting for execution in ambala jail, nathuram godse repented.
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. But nehrus personal secretary got too personal with indira gandhi. An image of a 39yearold man from pune baramati is often presented in front of the world as mahatma gandhis killer. This statement is the last made by godse before the court. Dec 18, 2016 nathuram godse assassinated gandhiji on 30 january 1948. These were not his last words but last letter to his parents. Please let us know as comment, if the answer is not correct.
Nathuram vinayak godse 19 may 1910 15 november 1949 was the assassin of mahatma. Gandhi had done very good in south africa to uphold the rights and wellbeing of. I was born in a brahmin family and thats why i was attached to hindu dharma. On 12th november 1949, nathuram godse wrote a letter to his parents in which he stated. O mathai who was with nehru, knew everything about the nehru family, actually a bit too much. Godse, an ex rashtriya swayamsevak sangh member from pune, maharashtra, thought gandhi favored the political demands of. Gopal godse writes that devdas had perhaps come there expecting to find some horridlooking, bloodthirsty monster, without a trace of politeness. Speech by nathuram godse in the court assassinated mahatma. After failure to get the information, bansal approached the central information commissioner cic. The mahatmas great grandson tushar gandhi had rubbished the remark then. After he shot him, instead of running away, he stood his ground and surrounded. Information commissioner sridhar acharyulu said, one may disagree with nathuram godse and his coaccused but we cannot refuse disclosure. Fir kyu nathuram godse ne gandhi ji ko sabhi logo ke samne mara.
Godse approached gandhi on january 30, 1948 during the evening prayer at 5. After the assignation of gandhi, an individual named nandlal mehta. 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. 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. Dec 25, 2017 an image of a 39yearold man from pune baramati is often presented in front of the world as mahatma gandhis killer.
Rare photos of indian freedom fighters nathuram godse with gun in hand facing mahatma gandhi just before his assassination. In other words, godses anxieties were to be expressed and overcome in the politicalreligious realm. Dec 29, 2014 in other words, godses anxieties were to be expressed and overcome in the politicalreligious realm. Gopal godse, quoted in the godse dilemma outlook magazine, 27 april 1998. Nathuram godse assassinated gandhiji on 30 january 1948. While being jailed, during the last days of his life and before execution he wrote his will in a letter. Godse was the greatest hindu ever born, because he not only sacrificed his life, but also his honour, for sake of protecting his religion. On 8 november, 1948, godse spoke for nearly 5 hours in the court.
O mathai was the private secretary to indias first prime minister, jawaharlal nehru. Hey ram were gandhis last words, says grandson india news. 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. Lets take a look at certain edited excerpts from nathuram godses court statement that can help us understand his side of the story. Revealing mahatma gandhis murderer nathuram godses ties. Gandhi, with almost feeble or faint ah, possibly as a reflex action and shock, fell to the ground. You can say we grew up in the rss rather than in our home. 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.
This is something every proud hindu and indian should read. My 12 years of sex life with indira gandhi came to end. Lets take a look at certain edited excerpts from nathuram godse s court statement that can help us understand his side of the story. Its feel great to read the sir nathuram godses speech. 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. 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. Oct 03, 2010 almost last words spoken by nathuram godse banned by indian govt. Nathuram after firing shots raised his hand with the gun and. Almost last words spoken by nathuram godse banned by indian govt.
India, mohandas karamchand gandhi, nathuram godse pages. Speech by nathuram godse in the court assassinated mahatma gandhi. Jan 30, 2018 never said hey ram werent bapus last words. 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. May 17, 2019 nathuram godse, the murderer of mahatma gandhi, has resurfaced. Nathuram was the second son and second child of vinayak vamanrao godse and lakshmi godse. Nathuram godse was nervous, fearful going to gallows. October 19, 2011 january 30th, 1949 the mahatma was assassinated by a man called naturam godse. Disclose nathuram godses statement in mahatma gandhi. Nathuram vinayak godse 19101949 find a grave memorial. He went unconscious instantaneously and breathed his last some twenty minutes later. 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.
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. May 10, 2011 its feel great to read the sir nathuram godse s speech. Godse, an advocate of hindu nationalism, from pune, maharashtra, who believed gandhi to have favored the political demands of indias muslims during the. He served as nehrus special assistant from 1946 to 1959. Calling him a hero of any sort would be undervaluing or may be overvaluing for a few. 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.
Jan 19, 2019 the early life of nathuram godse, the man who killed gandhi. Here is nathuram godses final speech in the court before he was sentenced to death for slaying m. The trial began on 27 may 1948 and concluded on 10 february 1949. Political propaganda taking over international harmony.
Indias greatest misfortune is india didnt get independance by the men like. The last words of nathuram godse eastern initiative for. Samasya hai gandhi ji ke pakshpati decisions or uspar jid ki hai. 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. Yes he had his own perspective of what was good for the nation and did not deny of others contributions. Jan 25, 2015 gopal godse writes that devdas had perhaps come there expecting to find some horridlooking, bloodthirsty monster, without a trace of politeness. Known as shri nathuram godse, born in the baramati district of poona in india.
Hey ram werent bapus last words when he was assassinated. The reason given was that he wanted an assurance of hindumuslim unity but i and many others could easily see that the real motive. Nathuram godse was born on may 19, 1910, to parents vinayak and lakshmi in an orthodox brahmin family in india. Nathuram godse, who had assassinated gandhi on january 30, 1948, had in his last speech explained why he took this extreme step.
My most revered parents, my last humble salutation to you, i have your photo with me. Nathuram godse and his accomplicecummentorinchief narayan apte both were hanged together booked an air india flight. 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. 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. He was a hindu nationalist, and the assassin of mahatma gandhi.
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. 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. 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. 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. Jan 30, 2018 hey ram werent bapus last words when he was assassinated. The trial, which was held in camera, began on may 27, 1948 and concluded on february 10, 1949. These are the last words spoken by nathuram godse, that why he killed gandhi, which are banned by indian government. Watch last speech of nathuram vinayak godse in the court who not guilty of slaying mahatma gandhi. Sacrifice for militant hinduism in assassinating gandhi, nathuram gave his otherwise. Gandhijis assassin, nathuram godse s final address to the court.
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. 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. His each words are noted to written down in golden words for future generation of india. 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. Thus, shortly after releasing nathurams book, why i assassinated mahatma gandhi, in december 1993, gopal godse in an interview with frontline magazine stated. 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. 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 born at baramati, pune district, india. Nathuram godse was arrested immediately after he assassinated gandhiji, based on a f.
Nathuram godses final statement unedited on january, 1948, i learnt that gandhiji had decided to go on fast unto death. Why i killed gandhi nathuram godses final address to the. Nathuram godse wrote a will before his execution, his last. Godse, an ex rashtriya swayamsevak sangh member from pune, maharashtra, thought gandhi favored the political demands of indias muslims during the partition of. But, conferring a stature of a great patriot to him that, noone will deny.
Nathuram godse simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Cic the national archives asked bansal to inspect the records and cull out the information. 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. Privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view. On this date in 1949, mahatma gandhis assassin was hanged at indias ambala jail, together with one of his coconspirators. Nathuram godse, the rss, and the murder of gandhi manas. Nathuram godses final statement unedited indiansaga. While offering adorations to your photo i will be absolved in brahma the almighty. Nathuram godse, the murderer of mahatma gandhi, has resurfaced. Nathuram godse was arrested immediately after he assassinated gandhiji, based on an f. My last humble salutation to you, i have your photo with me. 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. In may 2019, in the lead up to the final phase of indian elections, bjps candidate from bhopal, pragya.
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