Claim: Gandhi underscores that Hindus should not have the Ramayana or Mahabharata in their households, but he suggests the inclusion of the Quran instead.
Fact-check: This viral dialogue between Gandhi and a barber is a work of fiction - FACTLY
Verdict: the viral image indeed depicts gandhi receiving a shave from a barber named munnilal in allahabad in 1939. however, there are no records of the purported dialogue between gandhi and a barber, indicating the possibility that the conversation might be a work of fiction. further, contrary to the viral claim, gandhi held sacred hindu scriptures such as the ramayana, bhagavad gita, and mahabharata in high regard. also, he was also vocal about islamic rulers destroying of places of worship of other religions and also forceful conversions. hence, the claim made in the post is false.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Chaitanya
Date published: 2023-08-09T08:38:11