Nathuram Vinayak Godse (May 19, 1910 – November 15, 1949) was the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. Godse’s act of assassinating Gandhi in 1948 had a profound impact on Indian history and politics.

Nathuram Godse was born in Baramati, Pune, British India (now in Maharashtra, India). He was a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization, and later became a prominent figure in the right-wing Hindu Mahasabha. Godse opposed Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology, particularly his views on non-violence and his approach towards the partition of India and the protection of minority rights.

On January 30, 1948, Nathuram Godse assassinated Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi. Godse and his co-conspirator Narayan Apte were apprehended and later tried for the murder. During the trial, Godse expressed his motivation, citing his disagreement with Gandhi’s decisions related to the partition and his alleged favoritism towards Muslims.

Nathuram Godse, along with Narayan Apte and several other conspirators, was tried and found guilty of Gandhi’s assassination. On November 15, 1949, Godse and Apte were executed by hanging.

Godse’s actions and his motives have remained highly controversial in India. While some right-wing groups have glorified him as a patriot who acted out of his convictions, the majority of Indians view him as a fanatic who committed a heinous crime against the leader of the Indian freedom struggle.

It’s important to note that my response provides an overview of historical events related to Nathuram Godse, but his legacy is deeply divisive, and opinions about him continue to vary widely.