Frenzy over New York auction of Gandhi items - 06 Mar 09

Al Jazeera English 2012-04-27

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Despite Indian government objections, a handful of Mahatma Gandhi's personal possessions have gone under the hammer in New York.

In life, the Indian independence leader shunned the material world. But his meagre personal possessions have created a frenzy.

Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports on the items that were bought for $1.8m by an Indian businessman.

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