Late Indian revolutionary Mahatma Gandhi's statue was vandalised at Tavistock Square in London, prompting the Indian High Commission to condemn the act. The High Commission took to social media to call it a 'shameful act' and confirmed taking the matter 'strongly with the local authorities for immediate action'.

Gandhi's statue has been placed at Tavistock Square for more than 50 years. It was unveiled on May 17, 1968, by then UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The statue was sculpted by artist Fredda Brilliant. The statue was placed at Tavistock Square to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Indian High Commission spoke on the vandalism. "High Commission of India in London is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the shameful act of vandalism of the statue

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