Was Gandhi saint or sinner? Debate rages over new Davis statue - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

"A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Davis’ Central Park on Sunday, sparking praise and protest, awe and anger and plenty of loud but nonviolent civil disobedience.

The Gandhi Statue of Peace, a 6-foot-3-inch, 650-pound gift from the Indian government installed on the UN’s International Day of Non-Violence, has so far been anything but peaceful. What would have been Gandhi’s 147th birthday Sunday put one of the most revered figures of the 20th century on trial as about 75 protesters from throughout Northern and Central California accused Gandhi of racism, genocide and rape – everything from the perpetuation of India’s caste system to the creation of the Islamic State."

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Type of publication: Internet Only When was the article reported?: 10/02/2016 Publication: Davis Enterprise Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: local News Category: Arts/Culture

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