India Condemns Vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi Statue in London.
The High Commission of India strongly condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square, London, on Monday, just days ahead of Gandhi Jayanti celebrations on October 2.
The iconic bronze statue, depicting the Father of the Nation in a seated meditative pose, was found defaced with graffiti. The Indian mission reported the incident to local authorities and sent officials to the site to coordinate the restoration of the monument.
In a statement, the High Commission said:
“The High Commission of India in London is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the shameful act of vandalism of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square in London. This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of non-violence, three days before the International Day of Non-Violence, and on the legacy of the Mahatma. We have taken this up strongly with local authorities for immediate action, and our team is already on site, coordinating to restore the statue to its original dignity.”
Gandhi Jayanti, also designated by the UN as the International Day of Non-Violence, is observed at the London monument every year with floral tributes and Gandhi’s favourite bhajans on October 2.
The statue was unveiled in 1968 with support from the India League, commemorating Gandhi’s days as a law student at nearby University College London. The plinth bears the inscription: “Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948”.
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