Bhopal, Aug 25 - Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah was committed to an undivided and unified India till the British 'brainwashed' him into demanding a separate state for Muslims, former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief K.S. Sudarshan has said.

After attending a function organised by Gau Sewa Bharati at Indore Monday, Sudarshan was asked if he considered Jinnah secular. He said: 'Jinnah had many qualities. He also remained associated with Lokmanya Tilak and was totally committed to an undivided and unified India'.

'It was Britishers,' said Sudarshan, 'who after his return from England in 1927 brainwashed Jinnah and prompted him to demand a separate state for Muslims.'

Sudarshan blamed Mahatma Gandhi for the partition of the country, saying: 'Had Gandhi remained adamant, like when he was on giving huge funds to Pakistan at the time of its formation, the partition would not have taken place.