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Gandhi’s birthday marked with opulence by Montblanc

October 2, 2009

Gandhi, as a non-violent activist, would perhaps have approved of the commemorative pen – though perhaps not its price

gandhiGandhi, whose birth is commemorated today by Montblanc

For Mahatma Gandhi, one of history’s best known non-violent activists, the pen was indeed mightier than the sword. But a luxury, limited-edition fountain pen created by Montblanc, the luxury Swiss penmaker, to commemorate the 140th anniversary of his birth today, has caused controversy for being at odds with Gandhi’s simpler side.

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