White House denounces desecration of Gandhi statue in California

New Delhi, February 02: US President Joe Biden's Press Secretary Jen Psaki has condemned the desecration of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in California and expressed concern over the incident.

 

While responding to the question on the desecration of the six-foot-tall, 650-pound (294 kg) bronze statue of Gandhi in the Central Park of the city Psaki said, "We certainly would have a concern about the desecration of monuments of Gandhi. And you know, that's certainly what we would express. But certainly, we would, you know, condemn that desecration and watch it closely." 

 

Apart from it, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna on Tuesday condemned the vandalisation of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the US state of California and urged the people to take the time to talk instead of resorting to public vandalism.

 

“To see the desecration of this magnificent statue only underscores the need for more people to study Gandhi`s teachings, not unilaterally erase him from the public discourse. This was a shameful act. At a moment in our history when disagreement needs to be managed with tolerance and patience, I urge everyone involved to take the time to listen and talk instead of resorting to acts of public vandalism,” Khanna said in a statement.

 

India has sought a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those responsible for the "despicable act."

 

On Saturday, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Central Park of California's Davis was vandalized and desecrated by unknown miscreants. In protest against the vandalism of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in California's Davis, the Indian Association of Sacramento held a car rally and has demanded reinstallation of the statue. Local leaders and city council members had expressed their views and condemned the act of violence.