Outcry Over Call for Arrest of Mahatma Gandhi's Great-Grandson

Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, faces backlash from RSS and BJP for his critical remarks regarding their politics, sparking nationwide protests by civil groups condemning attempts to arrest him. Despite threats, Gandhi remains resolute in promoting communal harmony and opposing divisive politics.

Prominent citizens and civil society groups rallied under the banner 'Hum Bharat Ke Log' on Saturday, condemning the RSS and BJP's calls for the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, after controversial statements he made in Kerala.

During the unveiling of a statue of the late Gandhian P Gopinathan Nair in Neyyattinkara, Tushar Gandhi described the BJP and RSS as ''dangerous and insidious enemies'' and referred to the RSS as ''poison''. This led to an aggressive response from Sangh Parivar workers, who shouted slogans and blocked his car.

A statement from 'Hum Bharat Ke Log', endorsed by figures like Medha Patkar and Prashant Bhushan, expressed national shock at the treatment of Tushar Gandhi. Despite the demands and threats, the statement praised Tushar Gandhi's dedication to communal harmony, emphasizing his refusal to retract his comments.