Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: Gandhi's role

The transcript discusses Gandhi's significant role in promoting nonviolence and leading movements in the 1920s and 1930s. However, by the 1940s, his influence waned as violence became more accepted. During the partition, Gandhi attempted to restore unity, but faced challenges due to his ideals of nonviolence and unity among Hindus and Muslims. His approach sometimes led to perceptions of bias, despite his intentions for inclusivity.

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