Ananya Birla, daughter of Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, recently revealed unseen letters exchanged between Mahatma Gandhi and her great-great-grandfather, Ghanshyam Das Birla. Sharing the letters on Instagram, Ananya reflected on her family’s deep ties with Gandhi, describing GD Birla and Gandhi as "best of friends." In the video, she read aloud excerpts from the letters, which highlighted Gandhi’s thoughts on trust, morality, and fate.One letter quoted Gandhi saying, "Do good even to the evil-doer," while another urged GD Birla to visit immediately, mentioning Vallabhbhai Patel’s anticipation. Ananya expressed how reading these letters brought a sense of responsibility to preserve her family’s legacy.
The post has garnered over 151,000 views, with users expressing admiration for the historical treasure. One commented, "This is crazy! Hope we get to see more letters between them," while others shared similar personal connections to Gandhi’s letters, emphasising their historical significance."You should definitely archive them, these are your access points to the past which connect you to your present and which can be taken to the future," said a user.
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