On September 29, 2025, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi located in Tavistock Square, London, was subjected to vandalism. The High Commission of India in London issued a statement condemning the incident, informing local authorities, and initiating coordination for the monument’s restoration.
This event took place mere days before the annual Gandhi Jayanti celebrations on October 2, a date also recognized by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence, which are traditionally held at the site. The bronze statue, unveiled in 1968 with the support of the India League, commemorates Gandhi’s period as a law student at University College London.
Both the Metropolitan Police and the Camden Council have confirmed they are investigating the reports of the vandalism.
Source: www.thehindu.com