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Gandhi descendant Tushar Gandhi detained; daughter raises health concerns
Tushar Gandhi, 66, a great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was detained by authorities, according to his daughter Kasturi Gandhi. She has expressed concern about his medical condition and need for medication during the detention.
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Kasturi Gandhi took to social media to announce her father's detention, describing him as an unarmed descendant of India's founding figures. The activist and author, who has been a prominent voice on Gandhian philosophy and civil rights, was apprehended under circumstances that remain unclear.
Through her posts, Kasturi Gandhi highlighted concerns about her father's health status during detention. She emphasized that the 66-year-old requires regular medication and called for his immediate access to necessary medical care.
Kasturi Gandhi also shared an account from a driver who witnessed the incident, providing details about the circumstances surrounding the detention. The family's public disclosure has drawn attention to questions about the reasons for his apprehension and the conditions under which he is being held.
Tushar Gandhi has long been engaged in social and political activism, frequently commenting on issues related to communal harmony and Gandhian principles. His detention has sparked discussion about the treatment of activists and civil society figures in India.