In a shocking incident, the iconic Gandhi statue was vandalised at Tavistock Square, London, on September 29, just days before Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The bronze statue, showing Mahatma Gandhi in a peaceful meditative pose, was defaced with graffiti. The Indian High Commission called the vandalism a violent attack on his legacy of non-violence.
@HCI_London is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the shameful act of Gandhi Statue Vandalised 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
Gandhi Statue Vandalised
The mission strongly condemned the act and reported it to local authorities. Officials are on site, coordinating the restoration of the statue to its original dignity. The incident, coming just before the International Day of Non-Violence, has shocked the public. The Metropolitan Police and the Camden Council are actively investigating to ensure swift action and preserve Gandhiji’s legacy.
Indian High Commission in London strongly “condemns” vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square
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