After independence from british rule, india was divided into two parts. One part became india and the other Pakistan. Jinnah and Gandhi's political career also started at the same time. Both wanted to free india from british rule. In such a situation, let us know how the relationship was between mahatma gandhi and Mohammad ali Jinnah, two veteran leaders of India's freedom struggle after the partition. Let us know what both of them thought about each other.
Gandhi's views on India
Both leaders played an important role in shaping the future of india, but their vision and goals often clashed with each other. mahatma gandhi, who is called the 'Father of the Nation' of india, was a supporter of a united india, following the path of non-violence and truth. He believed that the diversity of india, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, all should unite and fight against british rule. Gandhi's vision was inclusive and he was strongly against the division of the country on religious grounds.
Jinnah wanted a separate nation on the basis of religion
On the other hand, Mohammad ali Jinnah, who is known as the founder of pakistan, believed that a separate nation was needed to protect the interests of the Muslim community. In the 1920s, Jinnah had a different view on Gandhi's non-violent movements like the non-cooperation movement. By the 1930s, the differences between the two deepened. Gandhi's emphasis was on rural india and social reforms, while Jinnah gave priority to the interests of the urban Muslim middle class. In 1940, when Jinnah demanded pakistan in the Lahore session of the Muslim League, gandhi considered it harmful for the country. gandhi wrote letters to Jinnah several times and they also met in 1944. gandhi proposed a united india but Jinnah rejected it.
What did Jinnah say on Gandhi's death?
On Gandhi's death, the father of pakistan, Mohammad ali Jinnah, had said, 'I am shocked to know about the extremely cowardly attack on Gandhi. He died in this attack. No matter how much difference there was in our political views, it is true that he was one of the greatest personalities born in the Hindu community. He had the full respect and trust of his people. This is a great loss for India. The loss that india has suffered due to Gandhi's assassination cannot be compensated.
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