Ela Gandhi

Overview

Ela Gandhi born Phoenix Ashram, Natal, South Africa July 1, 1940. Granddaughter of Gandhi, opponent of Apartheid; under house arrest nine years 1975-83; member of S. African parliament 1994-2004; opposed domestic violence.

Quotations

"Violence must be stopped and we must begin by eliminating it at home." (Barcelona interview, April 8, 2004; photo opnews.in)