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KOLKATA: The state government will start renovating the Gandhi Bhavan at Beliaghata and set up a mega gate at its entrance to commemorate Gandhiji’s 150th birth anniversary. The Gandhi Bhavan also houses a museum with exhibits like a spinning wheel and some personal belongings of Gandhiji, including a pocket watch used by him. A similar gate will come up at Gandhi Bhavan, an official said.Sources said that Gandhiji had started living at the house from August 13, when the riots were still on in Kolkata. Gandhiji had preferred to stay at the house in Beliaghata as Kolkata was witnessing riots then. Special thrust will also be given on illuminating the building to make it a tourist spot..