<p>A big statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised on Wednesday at a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill, Canada, and police say they are looking into whether it was a hate crime. According to York Regional Police, the five-meter-tall monument at Vishnu Mandir near Yonge Street and Garden Avenue was defaced. Around 12:30 p.m., police were called to the location.</p>

<p>Amy Boudreau, a spokesperson for York Regional Police, claimed that someone defaced the statue with "graphic words," such as "rapist," and "Khalistan," which is the term used to refer to the idea of a Khalistan-separatist movement. According to the local police, the crime was "motivated by hate."</p>

<p>Both the Indian High Commission in Ottawa and the Indian Consulate General in Toronto issued messages on Twitter denouncing the vandalism. Both claimed to have spoken with Canadian authorities about the crime.</p>

<p>"We are distressed at the desecration of Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Vishnu temple in Richmond Hill. This criminal, hateful act of vandalism has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Indian community in Canada," said the Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada, in a tweet.</p>

<p>The Indian High Commission stated in a tweet, "We are deeply anguished by this hate crime that seeks to terrorise the Indian community. It has led to increased concern and insecurity in the Indian community here. We have approached the Canadian government to investigate and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly. "</p>

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<p><strong>Who is Mahatma Gandhi?</strong></p>

<p>One of the greatest political and spiritual figures of the 20th century is widely regarded as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He is revered throughout India as the father of the nation and is credited with developing and putting into practise the Satyagraha philosophy, which calls for widespread nonviolent civil disobedience as a means of resisting tyranny.<br />
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A big statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised on Wednesday at a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill, Canada, and police say they are looking into whether it was a hate crime.

A big statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised on Wednesday at a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill, Canada, and police say they are looking into whether it was a hate crime. According to York Regional Police, the five-meter-tall monument at Vishnu Mandir near Yonge Street and Garden Avenue was defaced. Around 12:30 p.m., police were called to the location. Amy Boudreau, a spokesperson for York Regional Police, claimed that someone defaced the statue with "graphic words," such as "rapist," and "Khalistan," which is the term used to refer to the idea of a Khalistan-separatist movement. According to the local police, the crime was "motivated by hate." Both the Indian High Commission in Ottawa and the Indian Consulate General in Toronto issued messages on Twitter denouncing the vandalism. Both claimed to have spoken with Canadian authorities about the crime. "We are distressed at the desecration of Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Vishnu temple in Richmond Hill. This criminal, hateful act of vandalism has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Indian community in Canada," said the Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada, in a tweet. The Indian High Commission stated in a tweet, "We are deeply anguished by this hate crime that seeks to terrorise the Indian community. It has led to increased concern and insecurity in the Indian community here. We have approached the Canadian government to investigate and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly. " We are deeply anguished by this hate crime that seeks to terrorize the Indian community. It has led to increased concern and insecurity in the Indian community here. We have approached the Canadian government to investigate and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly. https://t.co/wDe3BUpEWi — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) July 13, 2022 × Who is Mahatma Gandhi? One of the greatest political and spiritual figures of the 20th century is widely regarded as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He is revered throughout India as the father of the nation and is credited with developing and putting into practise the Satyagraha philosophy, which calls for widespread nonviolent civil disobedience as a means of resisting tyranny. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Hate crime in Canada: India 'anguished' as Mahatma Gandhi's statue defaced at Hindu temple in Richmond Hill

<p>United States' Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Thursday tendered an apology for the incident of desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mahatma-gandhi-statue-outside-indian-embassy-in-washington-dc-desecrated-303104"><strong>Also read: Mahatma Gandhi statue outside Indian Embassy in Washington DC desecrated</strong></a><br />
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"So sorry to see the desecration of the Gandhi statue in Wash, DC. Please accept our sincere apologies. Appalled as well by the horrific death of George Floyd &amp; the awful violence &amp; vandalism. We stand against prejudice &amp; discrimination of any type. We will recover &amp; be better," Juster said in a tweet.</p>

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— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAmbIndia/status/1268400085429186561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>According to the reports, the incident is reported to have taken place on the intervening night of June 2 and 3 in Washington DC.</p>

<p>Vandalism of the statue of the apostle of peace comes during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.</p>

<p>Several of these protests have turned violent which many times has resulted in damage of some of the most prestigious and sacred American monuments.</p>

<p>In Washington DC, protestors this week burnt a historic church and damaged some of the prime properties and historic places like the national monument and Lincoln Memorial.</p>

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United States' Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Thursday tendered an apology for the incident of desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC.

United States' Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Thursday tendered an apology for the incident of desecration of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC. Also read: Mahatma Gandhi statue outside Indian Embassy in Washington DC desecrated "So sorry to see the desecration of the Gandhi statue in Wash, DC. Please accept our sincere apologies. Appalled as well by the horrific death of George Floyd & the awful violence & vandalism. We stand against prejudice & discrimination of any type. We will recover & be better," Juster said in a tweet. So sorry to see the desecration of the Gandhi statue in Wash, DC. Please accept our sincere apologies. Appalled as well by the horrific death of George Floyd & the awful violence & vandalism. We stand against prejudice & discrimination of any type. We will recover & be better. — Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) June 4, 2020 × According to the reports, the incident is reported to have taken place on the intervening night of June 2 and 3 in Washington DC. Vandalism of the statue of the apostle of peace comes during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Several of these protests have turned violent which many times has resulted in damage of some of the most prestigious and sacred American monuments. In Washington DC, protestors this week burnt a historic church and damaged some of the prime properties and historic places like the national monument and Lincoln Memorial. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hate crime in Canada: India 'anguished' as Mahatma Gandhi's statue defaced at Hindu temple in Richmond Hill

US apologizes for the desecration of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Washington DC