The apparent motivation for the assassination of Gandhi was that Gandhi
A. was discovered to be a secret Sikh.
B. favored Indian partition.
C. didn't want to see the Muslims get what they wanted.
D. was against creating only a Hindu India.
E. was staunchly anti-Hindu.
Answer: D
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