Gandhi's letter accusing son of rape up for auction in UK

“The letters are written in Gujarati and are in good condition. These have come via descent from a branch of Gandhi's family to the present vendor. As far as we are aware they have never before been seen in public and as such they provide remarkable new information on the troubled relationship Gandhi had with his son,” Mullock's said in a statement.

Harilal Gandhi had wanted to go to England to study to become a barrister like his father but the Mahatma had firmly opposed this believing a Western education would not be helpful in the struggle against British Raj.

This led to Harilal renouncing all family ties in 1911 and his troubled relationship with his father continued throughout his life.

“Please let me have pure truth please tell me if still you are interested in alcohol and debauchery. I wish that you better die rather than resort to alcohol in any manner,” adds another autographed letter.