22Mar

Gandhi’s Ashes in Uganda?

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Just before you embark on the boat ride to visit the Source of the Nile, you will be surprised to find a well maintained monument honouring Mahatma Gandhi. A bronze bust of the Mahatma was unveiled by the then Prime Minister of India – Mr. I K Gujral during his official visit to Uganda in 1997.

Mahatma Gandhi bust at Jinja near the Source of the Nile

The plaque mentions that Gandhi’s ashes were immersed in this place in 1948! The intriguing question – why here? What was Mahatma Gandhi’s connection with Uganda? Apparently, As per his last wishes, on his death in 1948 his ashes were divided up to be scattered in several of the world’s great rivers, including the Nile in Uganda. This bronze bust, donated by the Indian government, commemorates the event. The Bank of Baroda in Uganda now maintains the monument.

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Anand's words - “How do I describe Srini? Bald as an egg and so fair that he passes off as a Britisher in India, Srini is a compulsive traveler with a fetish for wildlife and birds – some on the plate and some that roam free. A penchant for the ‘beyonder’ ‘not the usual’ destinations, he curates many of our off the beat destinations like the wild adventures in Africa. A foodie, he loves to indulge himself in the local cuisine and liquor wherever he travels – the motto being - ‘When in Rome, eat as the Romans do’. A trained Chartered Accountant, management professional (alumnus of ISB, Hyderabad) and wildlife conservation volunteer with more than 17 years of corporate experience across diverse industries like Audit, Finance, Media and Entertainment, he can also spin a mean yarn with the best of the dreamers.”

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