 In January 1948 , the Indian government finally agreed to pay Pakistan its share of British India 's assets . They were impelled by Gandhi , who threatened a fast until death . Only days later , Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse , a Hindu nationalist , who believed that Gandhi was pro @-@ Muslim . Jinnah made a brief statement of condolence , calling Gandhi " one of the greatest men produced by the Hindu community " . 
