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Mahatma Gandhi's Statue To Be Installed In London's Parliament Square
The Foreign Minister and the Chancellor made the announcement while visiting Gandhi Smriti, the Gandhi Memorial here on the second day of their visit.
The British High Commission in a statement said, "A monument in a location of symbolic value for our democracy is a fitting tribute to this great man, which will inspire us all to uphold his ideals and teachings ahead of important anniversaries of key moments in his extraordinary life."
Gandhi has a particular connection to London, having studied there like so many of the talented young Indians it welcomes today, the statement added.
The High Commission said that the aim is to install the monument by early next year.
Once installed, the statue will provide a focal point for commemoration next summer of the 100th anniversary of Gandhi's return to India from South Africa to start the struggle for self-rule. It will also mark in 2018 the passing of 70 years since his death, and in 2019 the 150th anniversary of his birth
It is intended that this "important monument" will be funded by charitable donations and sponsors.
The project has the full support of the British Government, and a special advisory group, led by the UK's Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, has been set up to support progress.
