Statue of Mahatma Gandhi in London was Vandalised a Few Days Before October 2; the Indian High Commission Termed it a “SHAMEFUL” act.

The statue of “Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi” in Tavistock Square, London, was vandalized a few days before his birth anniversary, which the Indian High Commission in London strongly condemned. According to the news agency PTI, the statue was vandalized a few days before the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations on October 2. 

The vandalized photos of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi circulating on social media showed offensive graffiti on the base of the statue. The Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom described the incident as a “violent attack on the ideology of non-violence.” The High Commission also stated that it had raised the matter with local authorities and was working to restore the statue to its “original condition.”

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October 2, Raashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence. In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in London wrote, “@HCILondon is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the deplorable act of vandalism against the statue of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square, London.

This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the ideology of non-violence and the legacy of the “Rashtrapita” Mahatma Gandhi, three days before the International Day of Non-Violence.” It further stated, “@HCI_London has raised this matter seriously with the local authorities for immediate action, and our team is already on site, coordinating with the authorities to restore the statue to its original condition.” Local authorities said they were investigating the matter.

The statue is traditionally adorned with flowers every year on Gandhi Jayanti in London. According to PTI, the bronze statue was erected with the support of the India League and unveiled in Tavistock Square, London, in 1968. The base of the statue reads, “”Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948.” Mahatma Gandhi studied law at nearby University College London.

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