Gandhi Statue In London Vandalised, Indian Mission Strongly Condemns Violent Act

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Gandhi Statue In London Vandalised, Indian Mission Strongly Condemns Violent Act

Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square in London was vandalised just days before Gandhi Jayanti celebrations scheduled to be held at site on October 2.

London: The High Commission of India has strongly condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square in London on Monday, just days before the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations are scheduled to be held at the site on October 2.

The plinth of the iconic statue, which depicts the Father of the Nation in a seated meditative pose, was discovered daubed with some disturbing graffiti. The Indian mission said it has reported the desecration to the local authorities, even as its officials are at the sit