Mahatma Gandhi in Auction News

Belongings of Mahatma Gandhi in US Auction

Last week the news of Mahatma Gandhi's belonging in auction was hot. There was a lot of pressure on government from different quarters to stop the deal. Although all last minute attempts of the Indian government failed to stop the auction. There was also a legal attempt to cancel the auction. A Ahmedabad based approached Delhi high court seeking stay on the auction. An interim stay was also issued by Delhi High Court. Read more on this at Sify under Delhi High Court Stays Auction of Gandhi's Belongings in US.

Mallaya Wins Bid

VJ Mallaya win the bid for Mahatma Gandhi's five item for 1.8 Million Dollars. He said that he did this for his country and plans to return them to Indian Government.

Preventive Measures for Future Auctions/Sale

Now Indian Government is planning to prepare a legislation which will prevent future auctions of Mahatma Gandhi. Now, again Indian Government is planning to pass a legislation with limited vision, they should instead plan a legislation which will prevent auction of any item which belong to Indian heritage. Read details of this AFP report at India to Prevent Future Gandhi Auctions.

More Interesting News on This Issue

Culture Minister Ambika Soni on behalf of Indian Government said that VJ Mallaya bought the items in conjunction with the government and they were in touch with his representative. Read details at We procured Gandhi items through Mallya.

On the other hand VJ Mallaya has told that he was not contacted by Indian Government did not contacted him either before or after the acution, he has acted on his own. Read more at Mallya's Shocker : I bid on my own.

Now, look at this new political controversy in different colours of Holi before India participates in next General Elections.