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The Indian High Commission in UK condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square, calling it a shameful act and urging swift action to restore its dignity.
The Gandhi Statue in Tavistock Square in London, which has been a key site for decades for vigils and tributes, and commemorations to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, was defaced by miscreants. (IMAGE: X/@SuperPACman_)
The Indian High Commission in London on Sunday condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square, calling it a “shameful act” and an assault on the legacy of nonviolence.
In a statement on X, the mission said the attack was not merely an act of damage to property but “a violent attack on the idea of nonviolence, three days before the International Day of Nonviolence, and on the legacy of the Mahatma.”
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The High Commission added that it has taken up the matter strongly with local authorities and urged immediate action. Its team has already reached the site and is coordinating with officials to ensure the statue is restored “to its original dignity”.
The Gandhi statue at Tavistock Square has stood for over half a century as a symbol of peace and resilience. Sculpted by artist Fredda Brilliant, it was unveiled on May 17, 1968, by then British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
@HCI_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 nonviolence, three days before the international day of nonviolence,…— India in the UK (@HCI_London) September 29, 2025
“@HCI_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 nonviolence, three days before the international day of nonviolence, and on the legacy of the Mahatma,” the Indian High Commission in London said in a tweet.
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September 29, 2025, 22:50 IST
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