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Gianforte, Indian diplomat unveil Gandhi bust at University of Montana

The bust of Mahatma Gandhi was gifted by India's Consul General to Montana, unveiled by Governor Gianforte at the University of Montana's Mansfield Center.

  • On Tuesday, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and the Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust at UM's Mansfield Center, a gift from the diplomat, according to the source.
  • The ceremony on Tuesday was attended by senior state officials, the Montana World Affairs Council, university faculty and students, and First Lady Susan Gianforte, with Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India in Seattle, emphasizing ongoing ties.
  • At the Mike Mansfield Centre, University of Montana, the bust's inscription features the line 'good ideas mean nothing without action' and is the first Gandhi bust in Montana.
  • ANI reported the unveiling marks a significant moment in the India–Montana relationship, and the Consulate General of India in Seattle said the gift honors Gandhi's ideals of peace and non-violence.
  • Amid recent diplomatic activity, including S Paul Kapur's three-day visit to New Delhi starting March 1, officials said the event aimed to build momentum for the US‑India partnership.
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Gianforte, Indian diplomat unveil Gandhi bust at University of Montana

"We have been able to get a very, very special relationship going with Montana across a wide range of sectors," Consul General of India Prakash Gupta said.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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