Revolution VS Resolution
Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh - A clash of ideology Introduction Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh were two of the most influential Indian freedom fighters. They both had very different ideologies and methods of fighting for India's independence. This article looks at their lives and how their paths crossed during the struggle for India's freedom. Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948 was a shocking event for the world. India's independence leader, who had fought so hard for his country's freedom from British rule, was killed by a Hindu extremist. The man who pulled the trigger, Nathuram Godse, was an ardent follower of Gandhi's rival, Bhagat Singh. This tragic event highlights the ideological differences between Gandhi and Singh. Whereas Gandhi believed in non-violent resistance and working within the system to achieve independence, Singh advocated for armed struggle and violence against the B...