Nathuram Godse, a proud Hindu from Maharashtra, saw India as the sacred cradle of Hindu dharma, a land of ancient wisdom and fearless warriors. On January 30, 1948, he shot Gandhi, not out of personal hatred, but from a burning belief that Gandhi’s actions were tearing the nation apart. In his five-hour court statement on November 8, 1948, at the … Continue reading Exploring Nathuram Godse’s Full Court Statement: A Patriot’s Defense