Ela Gandhi, is a South African peace activist and former politician. She served as a Member of Parliament in South Africa from 1994 to 2004, where she aligned with the African National Congress party representing the Phoenix area of Inanda in the... Wikipedia
Born: 1940 (age 84 years), Durban, South Africa
Spouse: Mewa Ramgobin (m. 1960–1990)
Great-grandparents: Karamchand Gandhi, Putlibai Gandhi, Gokuladas Kapadia, and more
Nieces: Kirti Menon and Archana Gandhi
Nephew: Tushar Gandhi
Grandparents: Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi
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Who is the daughter of Ela Gandhi?
One son was shot dead in a home invasion in 1993 and their daughter Ashish Lata Ramgobin was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to seven years imprisonment in 2021.
What was Mahatma Gandhi famous for?
He served as a lawyer, politician, and activist in the struggle for social justice and for India's independence from British rule. Gandhi is internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest (satyagraha) to achieve political and social progress.
Was Indira Gandhi related to Mahatma Gandhi?
Indira's father was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. However, the fact that Indira ended up with the same last name as the iconic Indian leader wasn't due to a connection with the Mahatma; instead, Indira became Indira Gandhi following her marriage to Feroze Gandhi (who wasn't related to the Mahatma).
Who is called African Gandhi?
In 1993, Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the country's apartheid system. He was affectionately called by the people as "African Gandhi".
Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, is a peace activist who will be sharing her message of social justice gathered during a lifetime establishing ...
Ela Gandhi is the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi. She was born in Durban, South Africa in 1940 and is the youngest daughter of Manilal and Sushila Gandhi.