Archive · 19 May 2025
Failed Plot: How a One-Eyed Man Foiled Gandhi's Assassination
A group of men, led by Nathuram Godse, planned to kill Mahatma Gandhi.
They tried to throw a bomb and shoot him, but their plan went wrong.
One man couldn't see well, another's weapon failed, and some got scared and ran away.
The bomb went off, but Gandhi was unharmed.
One-eyed man's presence reportedly caused hesitancy which led to the plan's failure.
Gandhi was not afraid and even forgave the attackers.
Nathuram Godse and his group planned to kill Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi.
The assassination attempt included a time bomb and the use of firearms.
The attackers faced multiple setbacks, including weapon malfunctions and hesitation.
A one-eyed man's presence and actions disrupted the assassination plan.
Gandhi was unharmed and displayed calmness despite the attack.
- Who
- Nathuram Godse and his accomplices attempted to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi.
- What
- An assassination attempt on Mahatma Gandhi using a bomb and firearms.
- When
- January 20, 1948
- Where
- Birla House, New Delhi
- Why
- Godse and his group were angered by Gandhi's actions, including his fast and decisions regarding India's partition and financial dealings with Pakistan.
Gandhi's View
Godse's View
Gandhi’s Actions
Gandhi's View
Gandhi decided to fast until communal harmony was restored.
Godse's View
Gandhi’s decision to fast caused anger among certain groups.
- Date of Attempt
- January 20, 1948
- Target
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Primary Assassin
- Nathuram Godse
- Motive
- To kill Gandhi due to his fast and decisions
- Weapon
- Grenades and firearms
- Location of Attempt
- Birla House, New Delhi