Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in London, before Oct 2, Indian high commission says ‘shameful act
Mahatma Gandhi's Statue Vandalized In London: The Indian High Commission in London stated, "It is deeply saddened by the shameful incident of defacing the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square, London, and strongly condemns it. This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of non-violence and the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, just three days before the International Day of Non-Violence.
The Indian High Commission has seriously raised this issue with the local authorities for immediate action, and our team is already at the scene and coordinating with the authorities to restore the statue to its original glory."
The incident occurred just days before the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations on October 2.
Disturbing graffiti was found on the pedestal of the iconic statue, which depicts the Father of the Nation in a meditative posture.
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The Indian Mission stated that local authorities have been informed of the incident, while High Commission officials are present at the scene to restore the monument.
Statue vandalized in London ahead of the annual Gandhi Jayanti
The Indian High Commission in London said in a statement on social media, "The Indian High Commission in London is deeply saddened by the vandalism of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square and strongly condemns it."
@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
The Mission also stated, "This is not just an incident of vandalism but a violent attack on the idea of non-violence and the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, three days before the International Day of Non-Violence. We have seriously raised this issue with the local authorities for immediate action, and our team is already at the scene, coordinating with the authorities to restore the statue."
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The United Nations has designated Gandhi Jayanti as the International Day of Non-Violence, and every year on October 2nd, floral tributes are offered at the memorial in London and Gandhiji's favorite hymns are sung.
Summary
The bronze statue, constructed in collaboration with the India League, was unveiled in 1968. It commemorates Mahatma Gandhi's days as a law student at the nearby University College London.
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