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Hence now can we conclude that Gandhiji has been the greatest hero of India? Not really. There are several points which go against him. Let us see those which are anti Gandhi.
Defenses of Gandhiji
There are some defenses of Gandhiji about some accusations. Regarding Bhagat Singhs execution, Gandhi supporters feel Gandhiji did not have enough influence to save him. As far as
partition of India is concerned, Gandhiji too opposed it. He said, The partition of the country will take place only with the condition of partition of his body. In todays world many joint families are getting partitioned. Hence it is really difficult to maintain even a small family. On the other hand Gandhiji had to think of whole nation. argues some of his supporters.
Conclusion
From the above arguments, it is difficult to decide whether Mahatma Gandhi is our hero or villain, whether is greater than other freedom fighters like Netaji, Bhagat Singh. Like anybody else, he too had two sides. But there is no doubt he has been one of the most fascinating people ever in the modern era. October 4, 2009
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