Summary
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in London was vandalized with graffiti days before his 156th birth anniversary. India has called the act "shameful" and asked for immediate action from UK authorities to address the incident and restore the statue.
Key Facts
- The Gandhi statue is located in Tavistock Square, London, and was unveiled in 1968.
- It was vandalized days before Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, which is also the International Day of Non-Violence.
- The word "Terrorists" was spray-painted on the statue's base, along with names including Gandhi, Modi, and Hindustani.
- India has called for quick action and is working with London authorities to fix the damage.
- The police and Camden Council are investigating the vandalism but have not identified anyone responsible.
- The statue was created by Polish sculptor Fredda Brilliant, depicting Gandhi in his traditional robes.
- Similar incidents of vandalizing Gandhi's statues have occurred in the UK, including an event in Leicester in 2014.
