Mass. groups cancel Gandhi event after gay links

Dan82 · Apr 10, 2011

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Two Massachusetts groups have canceled a jointly sponsored appearance by the author of a Mahatma Gandhi biography that’s been banned in part of India, the second cancellation this month for the author.

Joseph Lelyveld’s "Great Soul," about Gandhi’s struggle for social justice and the evolution of his social values, was banned in the western state Gujarat in March after reviews hinted the father of the nation’s independence had a homosexual relationship. Such relationships were illegal in India until 2009 and still carry a social stigma.

Lelyveld, a Pulitzer Prize winner, said Saturday the book never alleges Gandhi was gay or bisexual...

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Jay · Apr 10, 2011

AMG! He's a good person... until we found out he was gay!!!

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