The many Hindus coming from Pakistan into India endured many hardships involving killings, rape, theft, and abduction. Numerous Indian Hindus became enraged, and some even took to action killing local Muslims, with only Gandhi to blame (Vaidya para 12). Gandhi was misleading when it came down to what religion he affiliated with. The breaking point for many Hindus was Gandhi’s successful attempt to fast “to the death” until Pakistan was given 550 million rupees by the Indian government (Bates para 4). What is unknown throughout history is the controversy the religious leader’s actions oftentimes created. Although Gandhi had numerous failures, one even costing his life, he was a peaceful leader who helped the fight for India’s
The many Hindus coming from Pakistan into India endured many hardships involving killings, rape, theft, and abduction. Numerous Indian Hindus became enraged, and some even took to action killing local Muslims, with only Gandhi to blame (Vaidya para 12). Gandhi was misleading when it came down to what religion he affiliated with. The breaking point for many Hindus was Gandhi’s successful attempt to fast “to the death” until Pakistan was given 550 million rupees by the Indian government (Bates para 4). What is unknown throughout history is the controversy the religious leader’s actions oftentimes created. Although Gandhi had numerous failures, one even costing his life, he was a peaceful leader who helped the fight for India’s