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Mahatma Ghandi

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8. Mahatma Gandhi

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Artist Gautam Pal
Year
Location On the front lawn of the Railway Station on Bunny Street.
Tour directions From Raumoko it takes about a 10 min walk to get to Mahatma Ghandi. Continue along Stout st, at the second set of lights, cross Featherston st and into Bunny st. The railway station is the big red brick building.

Public transport

The site was chosen, after careful deliberation, because Mahatma Gandhi was a man of the people who used trains and other public transport to travel.

Sculpture background

A life-size bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the major Indian spiritual and political figure noted for his commitment to non-violence.

The statue was unveiled by Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast on the 2nd of October 2007 (International Day of Non-Violence). In attendance of the Governor-General of New Zealand, Anand Satyanand, and the Indian High Commissioner, Mr K P Ernest.

Mr Ernest:

"On India's part, the gifting of the statue is an expression of our deep appreciation and acknowledgement of the commitment of the people of New Zealand for setting an example to the world of a tolerant, open and inclusive society."

Mayor Prendergast:

"We are very touched and honoured to have this beautiful statue in our city. It is a wonderful tribute to the memory of a great man from whom the present-day world could draw a great deal of inspiration from. With so much ongoing violence and intolerance in the world, the fundamental human values that Mahatma Gandhi espoused, and lived for, continue to be as relevant today as they were in his."
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