Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya faces legal notice for comments on Mahatma Gandhi

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya received a legal notice for his comments about Mahatma Gandhi during a December 2024 interview. He referred to Gandhi as the "Father of the Nation" for Pakistan, not India, which sparked controversy. The notice was sent by Pune lawyer Asim Sarode, who is seeking an apology from Bhattacharya. His remarks have drawn mixed reactions online, with some supporting his views and others criticizing them. Bhattacharya compared music composer RD Burman to Gandhi, stating Burman was the "Rashtrapita of music." His comments have led to significant public debate.