Mahathma's first TV interview! On the eve of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary, on October 2nd, 2014, Telugupeople.com presents an exclusive video of Gandhiji's first TV Interview.
Mahatma Gandhi, who was known to be shy and averse to being photographed has given his first TV interview to Fox Movie-tone News on April 30th, 1931 at his home in Borsad in Anand District of Gujarat.
In his interview Gandhi he speaks about India's independence, abolishing child marriage and Sati system.The questions included the following'''.
* What course of action you will follow if England doesn't agree to your demands ?
* Do you intend to have complete prohibition if England agrees to your demands ?
* Are you prepared to return to jail again if England doesn't agree to your demands ?
* Do you expect England to give Self Government to India ?
* Will you abolish Child Marriages if India wins Independence ?
* Are you prepared to sacrifice your life in the cause of achieving independence to India ?
* What would be your dress code for 2nd Round Table Conference & Buckingham Palace ?
According to reports a documentary on Mahatma Gandhi containing "rarest of the rare" video footages, including this first interview of Bapu has been digitised and will be availaible for public viewing soon.
Meanwhile watch the below video to know what the Father of the nation answered.
http://youtu.be/dpjBWw5w444
News Posted: 2 October, 2014
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