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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu (Father of Nation),
Porbandar, Gujarat 1869 - New Delhi 1948
the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights and freedom across the world
(Wikipedia)

Gautam Pal
2007

Description

Bronze statue.

Inscription(s)

MAHATMA GANDHI
1869-1948
A Mahatma of Truth and Non-Violence
To the City of Wellington from the People of India
"We must become the change we want to see"

Signature

Gautam Pal 2005

Annotation

The statue was unveiled on 2 October 2007 by the Governor-General, Anand Satyanand, and Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast.

Sculptor

Gautam Pal (1949), sculptor from Calcutta, India (Website).

Sources & Information

The Dominion Post, 3 October 2007, Man of the people in bronze.

Locatie (S 41°16'46" - E 174°46'47") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: nz002; Photograph: 10 February 2008
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