Indian Government Condemned Vandalizing Of Mahatma Gandhi Statue In California

Reports have been coming in from the United States of America where Mahatma Gandhi statue has been vandalized.  Mahatma Gandhi statue at Central Park in City of Davis, California was vandalized on 28th January 2021.

Embassy of India in Washington DC has taken up the matter with US Dept of State for a thorough investigation and appropriate action. 

Consulate General of India in San Francisco has separately taken up the matter with City of Davis and local law enforcement authorities as Confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Mayor of Davis deeply regretted the incident and informed that they have initiated an investigation. 

The US Department of State has conveyed that this act of vandalism is unacceptable and expressed the hope that perpetrators will be brought to justice as quickly as possible.

On 28 Jan 2021, Mahatma Gandhi statue at Central Park in City of Davis, California was vandalised by unknown persons. Statue was a gift by Govt of India in 2016. 

The Indian Government has strongly condemns this malicious and despicable act against a universally respected icon of peace and justice.