Statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Nebraska

The Governor of U.S. State Nebraska, Jim Pillen, unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Governor’s Office in the iconic Nebraska State Capitol premises in Lincoln. The unveiling of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi follows the recent unveiling of the Gandhi bust at the base of the Space Needle in Seattle Center on October 2nd.

The proclamation recognizes Mahatma Gandhi’s role as a global symbol of peace, non-violence and justice, and that Gandhiji inspired countless individuals and movements around the world with his unwavering commitment to truth and human dignity. Nebraska is one of the nine states covered by the newly opened Indian Consulate in Seattle with consular jurisdiction.