The novel Why Gandhi? represents the dialogue between thelead, Krishna and the stranger. The incident transpired before theassassination of Mohandas Gandhi on 31st January 1950 ,BirlaBhavan.

Krishna Gandhi's son, who turned out to be a bandit whowas going to be executed, was the objective, for him to disclose hisstory for his son and the world. His son wasn't much intrigued byGandhian philosophy, rather he supported Gandhi's assassination.

The novel reveals the conversation that took place between Gandhi'ssuspected assassinator and Krishna which is obscured from thereaders till the climax. The entire novel demonstrates the eventsand the teachings of Gandhian philosophy to Krishna Gandhi's lifeduring the British raj.

In each of his life heart wrenching incidents,he leads to one of the Gandhian philosophies, he wasn't aware thatthey were coached by Gandhi, to deal with Britishers. Every storyin Krishna's life would give the reader rational and psychologicalperspective of the sufferer and offende .

The novel inclines tobring the fresh perspective in the climactic world that outcomes ofnonviolence and not only through the physical aspect but to theintellectual flavour. There is also the philosophy of delusion, truthand acceptance of reality which would keep the reader engaged tillthe end.

The readers would also relish the fresh ingredient that hasbrought in the novel what made him want to kill Gandhi and whatdid he achieve by consummating his intentions. .