Gandhi - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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The statue of Mahatma Gandhi is located on the campus of Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/27/2012
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Mahatma Gandhi's life-size statue is located in front of the River Building on the campus of Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. It sits on a cement pedestal under which lies a circular base made of large paving stones.
The statue depicts the Indian leader clad in sandals and linen robes stepping forward with a walking stick.
The statue was given to Canada as a gift by the Indian High Commission. It was unveiled on October 2, 2011 by High Commissioner S.M. Gavai. The unveiling was planned to coincide with Gandhi’s birthday, which is a national holiday in India.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born in India on October 2, 1869. After earning a a degree in law from the Inner Temple, UK, in 1891, he moved to South Africa where for the next 24 years he led a peaceful and non-violent struggle against racism and discrimination faced by the Indian community.
In 1915 Gandhi returned to India and soon became the leader of India’s struggle for independence from British rule. After years of peaceful civil disobedience and resistance, freedom came to India in August 1947.
Forever committed to non-violence and truth, Gandhi has been hailed as an apostle of peace and has inspired many of humanity’s leaders who employed non-violent resistance in their struggle against oppression and tyranny."
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