SABARMATI ASHRAM: Top Gandhians nearly lost their composure as they heard of luxury-pen maker Mo’Bling’s plans to sell a Mahatma pen for a whopping 17,000 Euros. Recovering quickly, the Gandhians tendered an unconditional apology to Mo’Bling, expressing regret for thinking slightly violent thoughts about the company. Mo’Bling is however keen to keep the Gandhians pacified. As a goodwill gesture, the company will recreate Gandhi’s epochal 1930 walk by having the 241 owners of the limited-edition pens take out a dandy march.
 
Not amused by Mo’Bling’s audacious foray into Gandhi-grunge, ethnic wear giant Drabindia has already issued a strongly-worded fashion statement. Defending the luxury-pen, a spokesman for Mo’Bling said: “This pen is just a small step in our tireless search for innovative ways to reference the Mahatma. Do watch out for our forthcoming launches – the Sabarmati Enema and the Nathuram Semi-automatic.”
 
Meanwhile, the first Gandhi pen has already been misplaced at an SBI Branch in Kannur. The disconsolate victim said: “as usual, some guy borrowed it to fill in his DD and I forgot all about it.” The entire branch observed a two-minute silence to mark the occasion.