Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Nathuram Godse’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Nathuram Godse, Unknown
Who Was Nathuram Godse?
Nathuram Vinayak Godse was an Indian Hindu nationalist and political activist who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi. He shot Gandhi in the chest three times at point blank range at a multi-faith prayer meeting in Birla House in New Delhi on 30 January 1948.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Nathuram Godse's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Nathuram Godse was hanged on November 15, 1949, for assassinating Mahatma Gandhi. The phrase 'I have lived my truth' does not appear in contemporary trial records or witness accounts from his execution; his actual final moments are documented but this specific quote is not substantiated.
Sources
- archive Trial proceedings and execution records
- newspaper Contemporary newspaper accounts
Legacy
Nathuram Godse's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Nathuram Godse’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Nathuram Godse die?
Nathuram Godse died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Nathuram Godse’s last words documented?
Nathuram Godse was hanged on November 15, 1949, for assassinating Mahatma Gandhi. The phrase 'I have lived my truth' does not appear in contemporary trial records or witness accounts from his execution; his actual final moments are documented but this specific quote is not substantiated.
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