Vice-President election: Gopal Krishna Gandhi’s nephew criticises him for accepting Congress’ endorsement

Shrikrishna said it was important for him to write an open letter since his uncle is running for a public position. Registering his protest over Gopalkrishna’s candidature, Shrikrishna said that Mahatma Gandhi “opposed entitlements due to birth.”

“In that one instant (when you filed your nomination), you tore apart the principles you espouse — those of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhim Rao Ambedkar.” He reiterated that both the stalwarts were against the “entitlements of birth.”

Shrikrishna also pulled up Gopalkrishna for being silent over the alleged scams by Congress leaders. “So many scandals over so many years, and not a single comment from you. Do you really believe all these are political vendetta? .. But you still went ahead and endorsed them. As one small member of Gandhiji’s large family, I must register my protest. Therefore I say — Not in Gandhiji’s name.”