Beyond the Mahatma: Leaders who questioned Gandhi’s legacy

As a “Sanatan” casteist Hindu, Mohandas Gandhi’s positions elicited significant responses from prominent community leaders, including Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Mohammed Ali Jauhar, Abu Aala Mawdudi, and EV Ramasamy (Periyar). Each of them critiqued Gandhi on various planes, highlighting the problematic nature of his stance, particularly when viewed through the lens of xenophobia […]