Gandhi without the halo: racism, misogyny, authoritarianism, and the complex legacy of a global icon
Update: 2025-08-12
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We unpack the contradictions of Mahatma Gandhi: from documented racist statements in South Africa to paternalism in the Poona Pact with Ambedkar, from coercive “brahmacharya experiments” to opposition to contraception and industrialization, and the controversial “Dear Friend” letters to Hitler. This episode isn’t about erasing achievements; it’s about resisting hero-worship to learn honest lessons about power, consent, and movement ethics. Featuring a timeline of key moments (1893–1948), global pushback (#GandhiMustFall), and how public memory shapes justice today.
Read more: https://theurbanherald.com/hidden-side-of-mahatma-gandhi/
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