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UPDATED: Sep 30, 2025 09:52 IST
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square in London has been vandalized. The plinth of the iconic statue, which shows the father of the nation in a meditative pose, was discovered with graffiti. This incident occurred just days before the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations scheduled to be held at the same site on October 2nd. The High Commission of India has strongly condemned the incident, with the Indian Mission stating it "strongly condemns the violent act." The High Commission has reported the desecration to local authorities and is coordinating efforts to restore the monument.
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