Multiple choice

Who addressed the nation through radio and told about the Gandhi's assassination?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhle
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Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, addressed the nation via radio on the evening of Gandhi's assassination. He famously began his speech with the words, "The light has gone out of our lives, and there is darkness everywhere." He urged the nation to stay calm and follow the path of peace that Gandhi had taught.

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