Gandhiji’s killing: 'The Hindu' releases book
4 years, 11 months ago

Gandhiji’s killing: 'The Hindu' releases book

The Hindu  

Veteran scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan released a special publication on the Mahatma Gandhi assassination trial titled The Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi – Trial & Verdict 1948-49 published by The Hindu, as part of the History Series. Releasing the book at his house on Thursday evening in the presence of N. Ram, Chairman, THG Publishing Pvt Ltd., Dr. Swaminathan said it was a moving moment for him, as he was present at Birla House when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. “It is one of the saddest moments,” Dr. Swaminathan said while recalling that fateful day. Dr. Swaminathan talked about the time Gandhiji visited his house in Kumbakonam and how his mother had asked him to donate the gold chain and bangle he was wearing to Gandhiji so that they could be auctioned, and the money used for the uplift of Dalits and temple entry.

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The Hindu  

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