Many visit temple near New Delhi dedicated to Nathuram Godse, who on January 30, 1948 gunned down the freedom fighter.
At an event where call for Muslim genocide was given, Maharaj said Gandhi ‘destroyed’ the country as he saluted Godse.
Move part of growing interest in recognising contributions of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
As demonstrators mark martyrdom of iconic freedom fighter by holding protests, many accuse BJP of doublespeak on Gandhi.
Despite not having a common ideology with Gandhi, the ruling party in India insists on celebrating him.
India observes Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary amid rise of Hindu nationalism and ongoing attacks against minorities.
Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks on murder of independence icon ‘unacceptable in civilised society’, says Narendra Modi.
A petition for the statue’s removal cited Gandhi’s writings calling Indians ‘infinitely superior’ to black Africans.
South Africa, India marking 125th anniversary of an incident seen as the Indian independence leader’s first act of civil disobedience.
Indians mark the 148th birth anniversary of Gandhi, who preached a message of tolerance and global unity.
Foreign ministry calls on US envoy to intervene with giant e-retailer as users decry sandal emblazoned with icon’s face.
Campaigners urge removal of Indian social activist’s statue from university, saying he was racist towards black people.
Redi Tlhabi discusses Gandhi’s ‘politics of guilt’, the role of music and the current situation in northern Mali.
