The Indian government has condemned the vandalism of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in California, USA

- In the year 2016, the Government of India gifted a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi to the city of Davis

- Outrage among people of Indian descent after the incident, demanded a proper investigation

New delhi date. 30 January 2021, Saturday

On the one hand, while in India today, he is being worshiped on the death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. On the other hand, news of his humiliation is coming from America. A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Davis Central Park, California, USA has been smashed by a stranger. There was a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in this garden in California. A similar incident took place in the United States a few months ago.

This is the statue that was given to the city of Davis by the Government of India in the year 2016. This act was committed by a stranger during the night. When the watchman went to the park in the morning, he saw the statue in a broken condition. The Government of India has strongly condemned such treatment of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the Messenger of Peace and Non-Violence. At the same time, the incident has angered Indians of American descent.

This statue of Gandhi was 6 feet high and weighed 294 kg. Following the incident, officials at the Indian Embassy in Washington have demanded an investigation and action against the accused. So the mayor of Davis City has expressed regret over the incident and said an investigation has been launched.