A backlash set in against Mandela 's positive eulogies . Detractors accused him of being a Communist , terrorist , racist . There is some truth to some of the allegations . He had a close relationship with Gandhi and joined a militant group .
A backlash poured in against Mandela 's positive eulogies . Detractors accused him of being a Communist , terrorist , racist . There is some truth to some of the claims . Mandela had a close association with Communists and cofounded a militant group .