Gandhi's Statue Vandalised in London Ahead of Birth Anniversary, India Condemns 'Shameful Act'

Indian diplomats condemn 'shameful' vandalism of Gandhi statue

Indian officials have called for "immediate action" against unidentified people who vandalised a statue of iconic independence leader Mahatma Gandhi in London.The bronze statue in a city park was spray-painted with the word "terrorists" painted in black on its plinth, along with "Gandhi, Modi and Hindustani [Indians]", the BBCreports."This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of non-violence," the Indian High Commission in the…

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The Indian High Commission said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the ‘shameful act of vandalism’

Gandhi statue vandalised in London days before October 2 commemoration

The High Commission of India said that it was deeply saddened by the ‘violent attack on the idea of non-violence’.

Tavistock Square: Gandhi statue defaced in London days before his birthday

Officials in London have said that they are looking into the reports but haven't identified anyone responsible yet.