All About Mahatma Gandhi - 2

During World War II the British Government in India wanted India's help. The Congress agreed to help but wanted a promise of Independence in return, the British Government refused.

In 1942, Gandhi launched the 'Quit India' movement. This movement led to wide spread disorders and many violent demonstrations across India. Gandhi and other top leaders of the Congress were arrested. During that period his wife passed away and Gandhiji too suffered from a severe attack of Malaria. Considering his deteriorating health, in May 1944 the British Government released him from jail.

At the end of World War II, Britain emerged victorious and when general elections were held in 1945, the Labor Party came into power and Atlee became the Prime Minister. He promised that a self Government would soon be made available in India. A committee arrived from England and discussions were held with the leaders of India about the future of the free India but these meetings failed because of the differences in the opinion between the Congress and Muslims leaders.

In 1945 eventually India attain Independence but due to Jinnah's obstinacy, the country was partitioned into India and Pakistan. The partition caused a large amount of bloodshed between the Hindus and the Muslims. During the entire saga, Gandhi worked relentlessly to promote the unity between the Hindus and the Muslims and kept a fast to promote indian government for providing aid to newly bulit muslim nation pakistan. This angered the Hindus to the extent of killing Gandhi.

On January 30, 1948 during a prarthna sabha he was shot by Nathu Ram Godse . The last words on his lips were 'Hey Ram' (Oh God).