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India in bid to stop Gandhi sale

The consul general of India in New York is also due to meet the US-based collector for talks over the sale.

Antiquorum Auctioneers are to sell Gandhi's iconic round glasses, a pocket watch, leather sandals and other items.

The planned auction has led to an uproar in India with many saying the government must bring back the items.

On Tuesday, the Delhi high court issued an order against the auction or sale of Mahatma Gandhi's belongings.

The court order followed on a petition filed by Navjivan - a public trust started by Gandhi in 1929.

Navjivan has claimed ownership of all Gandhi's personal items.

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