Just days before Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square in London was defaced with anti-India graffiti on Monday. The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from the High Commission of India, which termed it a “shameful act” and an assault on the legacy of nonviolence
In a statement, the Indian mission said its officials immediately reported the matter to local authorities and visited the site to oversee restoration efforts.
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The vandalised plinth of the iconic statue, which depicts Gandhi in a meditative seated posture, was discovered marked with disturbing slogans.
“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,” the mission stated, urging swift action against those responsible.
The statue, a symbol of peace and resilience, is traditionally the focal point of Gandhi Jayanti commemorations in the UK.
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