Question : MISSING RELICS OF MAHATMA GANDHI

(a) whether the Government is aware of reports that the relics belonging to Mahatma Gandhi worth crores of rupees have gone missing/disappeared from a Trust in New Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the actual loss suffered therefrom;

(c) whether any steps has been taken by the Government to retrieve the rare belongings and any action taken against the persons found guilty;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF CULTURE (SMT. CHANDRESH KUMARI KATOCH)

(a) to (e) No loss of relics of Mahatma Gandhi has been reported from Gandhi Smriti and DarshanSamiti, New Delhi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture.