The AI-powered, life-size 3D avatar of Mahatma Gandhi at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi has been fielding questions from visitors, answering in Gandhi's own voice based on his documented speeches, writings, and recorded views.
The HoloBox installation, launched on May 21, enables visitors to engage in life-like interactive conversations with the 'hyper-realistic' 3D avatar of the Father of the Nation.
When asked about Partition, Gandhi states, 'I was completely opposed to the division of India and Pakistan. But the decision was taken despite my disagreement.'
However, when asked about his assassination on January 30, 1948, Gandhi says, 'My death happened on January 30. But as for who was responsible, I do not wish to comment on that.'
The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society (PMMLS) chairperson, Nripendra Misra, said the aim of the initiative is to preserve Gandhi's spirit of inquiry while making history more engaging for visitors.
The museum has recorded over 640,000 visitors in 2025-26, averaging a daily footfall of 1,400 to 1,500.
The PMMLS is working to bring extensive use of AI at the museum to enhance the experience of visitors, with plans to introduce a similar avatar of Atal Bihari Vajpayee by June 30.
