Indian objection to auction of Ghandi’s possessions

The Wall Street Journal today reported that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’ s trademark round glasses, pocket watch, sandals, brass bowl and plate are due to be sold at a New York auction house tomorrow, sparking opposition from the Indian government.
Navjivan, a public trust started by Gandhi in 1992 filed a petition that made claims to his belongings enabling a New Delhi Court to yesterday issue an injunction against the sale.
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Gandhi, has also instigated a campaign to raise funds to buy the personal items of his great-grandfather, stating that the sale of them would be “immoral” as they “belonged to India and the people of India”.
Discussions are still taking place over the future of the infamous peace-leaders belongings.