Mahatma Gandhi scandale

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A state in western India banned Pulitzer-Prize winning author Joseph Lelyveld's new book about Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday after reviews saying it hints that the father of India's independence had a homosexual relationship.

More bans have been proposed in India, where homosexuality was illegal until 2009 and still carries social stigma.
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By [email protected]• 31 Mar 2011 22:05
vitzkelly30@yahoo.com

i hope the author has a proof.

By anonymous• 31 Mar 2011 22:05
anonymous

Well the best thing about India is you can say what you want, publish what you want and get away with it. Lets be frank instead of being hypocrites and be willing to admit that the guy had his weak moments just as everybody does

By Mohammad Arief• 31 Mar 2011 21:53
Mohammad Arief

& sell ur product. he is a great man who was very honest in his efforts for hindu-muslim harmony.

By .sun26872• 31 Mar 2011 19:26
.sun26872

repeat post

By britexpat• 31 Mar 2011 19:21
britexpat

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/1721312

Discussed ;o)

By .sun26872• 31 Mar 2011 19:18
.sun26872

There are thousands of books written on Mahatma Gandhi. This author has to write something different otherwise who will read his book. There is no need to ban this book. Author is too desperate.

By drsam• 31 Mar 2011 18:53
drsam

Must look at the evidence, facts, and findings that the author used to prove and back his claim. either he's right and the truth must be told, or he's faking it for self publicity and must be sued.

anyway, what's the big deal? it's Ghandy's private life. he will always be one of the greatest. does tchaikovsky being homo make his music less great?

By zuzo• 31 Mar 2011 18:40
zuzo

ur father...knows best...

By EXLegend• 31 Mar 2011 17:57
EXLegend

WHAAAT?

By anonymous• 31 Mar 2011 17:46
anonymous

and who was the lucky one ?

By edifis• 31 Mar 2011 17:29
edifis

I think Gandhijis sexual inclination or relationship should be of no concern to us.

What is important is his contribution to the nation. His beliefs on social equality and many other doctrines contributed greatly to the post colonial evolution of our country.

By Mr M.• 31 Mar 2011 17:28
Mr M.

This will surely spark anger all over India once the book is ever released.ALLAH SWT knows best what's the truth.

By anonymous• 31 Mar 2011 17:22
anonymous

Its not banned because it talks of homosexuality.

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