Mahatma Gandhi is revered as one of the most influential political leaders of the 20th century. He is celebrated for leading the Indian independence movement and for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. However, Gandhi was not perfect, and he made some wrong decisions during his lifetime. that had far-reaching consequences. 

1. Supporting the British in World War I 

Gandhi supported the British during World War I, even though they were the colonial rulers of India. He believed that India could not be freed from British rule if it did not participate in the war effort. This decision led to widespread resentment among Indians, who felt that Gandhi was betraying their cause. It also strengthened the British hold on India. 

2. Supporting the Caste System 

Gandhi believed in the caste system, which was a form of social stratification that divided people into different groups based on their birth. This system was highly discriminatory and led to the oppression of lower-caste people. Gandhi's support for the caste system made him complicit in this oppression. However, he eventually came to realize that the caste system was a major source of discrimination and inequality in Indian society, and he began to speak out against it.

3. Gandhi supported the partition of India

The partition of India was the division of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan on the basis of religion. Gandhi initially supported the partition, believing that it would be the best way to ensure religious harmony between Hindus and Muslims. However, he later realized that the partition had only led to sectarian violence and bloodshed, and he regretted his support for it.

4. Not Condemning the violence of Hindu Nationalists 

Hindu nationalists often resorted to violence to further their political goals. Gandhi did not always condemn this violence, which made him appear to be tolerant of it. This was a major mistake, as it led to further division and communal violence. 

5. Gandhi initially opposed the Quit India Movement

The Quit India Movement was a mass civil disobedience campaign launched in 1942 to demand an end to British rule in India. Gandhi initially opposed the campaign, believing that it was too aggressive and would only lead to violence. He eventually changed his mind and supported the movement, but by then it was too late and the campaign had failed. 

These are just a few of the mistakes Gandhi made during his lifetime. While he was an incredibly effective leader, he was not perfect, and he made some wrong decisions along the way. While Gandhi was not perfect, he was still one of the most influential and important political leaders of the 20th century. His wrong decisions should not overshadow his many accomplishments and his contributions to the Indian independence movement and the philosophy of nonviolent resistance.