The Indian High Commission in London on Sunday condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square, calling it a “shameful act" and an assault on the legacy of nonviolence.

In a statement on X, the mission said the attack was not merely an act of damage to property but “a violent attack on the idea of nonviolence, three days before the International Day of Nonviolence, and on the legacy of the Mahatma."

The High Commission added that it has taken up the matter strongly with local authorities and urged immediate action. Its team has already reached the site and is coordinating with officials to ensure the statue is restored “to its original dignity".

The Gandhi statue at Tavistock Square has stood for over half a century as a symbol of peace and resilience. Sculpted by

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