Was Mahatma Gandhi Unjustifiable

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Mahatma Gandhi, the name given a man who grew up to be a famous leader of India. He led the fight for Indian independence peacefully, though he was not there when it was accomplished. His life was cut by a man named Nathuram Vinayak Godse and a number of bullets. He was a great leader in much of India’s views, but that is not to say there are not those who thought he got what he deserved. Godse’s actions caused a shock, but to others, it was the plan and wish to which created speculations to their reasons. The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi was unjustifiable because he was a prominent leader as he was famous for his struggles alongside the people of India for their independence; however, there are those who believed he was the cause of the

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