In fact, it was only last year that when Bhilare Guruji (November 26, 1919 – July 19, 2017) died, who had saved Gandhi in one of such attempts, the whole debate was once again revived. ******************************************************************************************************************************* It was a very crucial juncture in the nation’s history when independence was approaching, and Gandhi was to play an important role in the unfolding developments. The year was 1944 when Gandhi was visiting Panchagani, a hill station near Pune (May 1944), where a young crowd of 15-20 young people came in a chartered bus. They had organised a day-long protest demonstration against him, but refused to talk when Gandhi invited them – when the said attack occurred.