Gandhi survives assassination attempt.

A man identified as Nathuram Godse tried to perform an assassination attempt on Mahatma Gandhi during a multi-faith prayer meeting, but was apprehended by members of the presidents bodyguard before he was able to fire his gun. Gandhi is confirmed safe and was taken to a safe area; spokespersons said that he was shaken by the ordeal and seems to have entered deep contemplation about the future state of the world and his place in it.