The 6 ft tall statue sits on a pedestal in the park. Gandhi is wearing a dhoti and sandals. He has glasses on and is holding a staff in his right hand. The statue itself was given to the community by the country of India. The placement of the statue, caused disagreement and a small protest during it's unveiling.
"Icon of World Peace and Non Violence.
Mahatama Mohandas Gandhi.
October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948.
Gifted to the city of Davis. by the Indian American Community of Davis. and the government of India.
Dedicated on October 2, 2016
by the honorable Lois Wolk, Califorbia State Senator.
and Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok, Colsul General of India.
Let this statue by a constant reminder of the values of peace, non violence and compassion practiced by Gandhi and aspired to by all the citizens of Davis and the world."
About Lois Wolk: "Lois Wolk (born May 12, 1946) is an American politician and former member of the California State Senate. A Democrat, she represented the 3rd Senate District, which encompasses the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta region and portions of the North Bay.
Wolk was a member of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. Before being elected to the State Senate in 2008, she served in the California State Assembly, where she represented the 8th Assembly District, and the 5th Assembly District after the 2010 redistricting. She is also a former member of both the Yolo County Board of Supervisors and the Davis City Council." (
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About Venkatesan Ashok: " Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok was born on October 8, 1958. He graduated in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi and joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1982.
Ambassador Ashok has held diplomatic assignments in Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Austria and Sri Lanka, apart from postings in the Ministry of External Affairs in different capacities. He was Director of External Relations in the Department of Atomic Energy between 1995-1998 following which he was appointed as India’s Alternate Governor and Alternate Permanent Representative in the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna. He was the Division Chief of Central Europe in the Ministry of External Affairs prior to his assignment as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Zimbabwe between March 2008-June 2011. Ambassador Ashok served as Ambassador of India to the Czech Republic from August 2011 - September 2014. He has taken charge as Consul General of India in San Francisco w.e.f. 21 November 2014.
Ambassador Ashok is married with one son. He speaks Chinese, English and several Indian languages. He has authored a book, Dasavatara, apart from several technical articles. His interests include reading and music." (
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