Can’t turn Sabarmati Ashram into museum, says Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad is associated with Mahatma Gandhi, who had spent 13 years at the facility from 1917 to 1930. File pic

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday opposed the Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project, saying the Gujarat government's decision to construct a museum by "demolishing" the ashram is shocking and uncalled for.

The Gujarat government has proposed to redevelop Sabarmati Ashram under the R1,200 crore ‘Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development Project'. Gehlot called the redevelopment demolition, though the authorities haven't said this was being done.

"The decision of the Gujarat government to make a museum by demolishing Sabarmati Ashram is shocking and uncalled for," Gehlot said, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the project.

The CM added, "Destroying the sanity and dignity of the ashram is a disrespect to the father of the nation. It seems that the decision is driven by a political motive to change everything that is related to Gandhi ji." Gehlot said the future generations will not forgive those who try to destroy the country's rich heritage, culture, and traditions.

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