Mahatma Gandhi's blood to be auctioned in London today

May 21, 2013 10:42

London-based global auctioneers Mullocks is set to auction a large collection of Mahatma Gandhi's memorabilia on Tuesday increasing pressure on the Congress-led UPA government to either purchase the items being auctioned or postpone the bidding for the time being.

The priceless items belonging to Mahatma Gandhi that will go under hammer include a copy of a will, a pair of worn out sandals, a shawl woven by the Father of the Nation himself, recordings of his speeches and a microscope slide with a drop of his blood.

The auction house, located at Ludlow Racecourse in London, has faced intense criticism for selling the priceless belongings of the Mahatma.

According to reports, some close admirers of Gandhi, including Antony Chittattukara -- a retired teacher, have offered these items for auction in the first place.

The auction date was announced after completing all formalities like furnishing clarifications for the authenticity of the articles and the circumstances under which they came into Chittattukara's possession.

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